Rafaela T. King

Rafaela T. King has a diverse work experience in the field of finance and accounting. Rafaela T. is currently the Director of Finance at the City of Monterey since September 2021. Prior to this, they were the owner of RTKing Financial Services since August 2009. From February 2018 to July 2020, Rafaela served as the City Controller at the City of Compton. Rafaela T. was also the Accounting Manager/Finance Director at the City of Bell Gardens from August 2007 to August 2009. Before transitioning to the public sector, Rafaela worked at John E. Wilson, CPAs as a CPA from April 2006 to August 2007. Rafaela T. also gained experience as a Sr. Auditor at Moreland & Associates, CPAs from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, they served as a Sr. Accountant at the City of Perris from January 2002 to August 2004. In their early career, Rafaela held the position of Director of Business Operations/Controller at Imperial Bank/Comerica Bank from January 1999 to July 2001.

Rafaela T. King, CPA, MBA has a diverse education history. Rafaela T. earned a BS in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from San Diego State University. Additionally, they hold a Professional Designation in Personal Financial Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles. Rafaela T. continued their education and obtained a Certificate in Governmental & Non-Profit Accounting from the University of California, Riverside. Later, they pursued an Executive MBA from the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Riverside. Continuing their professional development, they also received Certificates in Professional Fiduciary Management for Conservators and Professional Fiduciary Management for Trustees from California State University, Fullerton.