Dushani Dye

Dushani Dye has a diverse background in finance and accounting, with experience in both the public and private sectors. Dushani currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Minneapolis, where they provide strategic financial advice to the Mayor, City Departments, and City Council. Their responsibilities include financial planning and management, budgeting, accounting, procurement, risk management, and debt management. Dushani also oversees facility management and construction efforts for the city. Prior to their current role, Dushani was the Budget Director/Deputy Finance Director for Ramsey County, where they led the preparation and presentation of the county's operating and capital budgets. Dushani also managed the activities of the County Finance Department and evaluated and recommended budget strategies to improve the county's financial condition. Before that, they held various roles at Hennepin County, including Accounting Manager and Finance Manager, where they were responsible for financial-related activities, strategic planning, and financial reporting. Dushani has also held accounting and finance leadership roles at Ramsey County and started their career as a Financial Analyst at Hennepin County.

Dushani Dye holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. Dushani also pursued executive education at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at the University of St. Thomas, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Sociology. Dushani also attended the College of Saint Benedict, although no specific degree is mentioned. Additionally, they participated in the Leadership Academy at the College of Charleston, focusing on Public Administration.