Kenneth Oliven Cpa, Cgma, Cpfo (Kent)

Kenneth "Kent" Oliven, CPA, CGMA, CPFO has a diverse work experience in finance and accounting. Kenneth "Kent" is currently the Finance Director and Treasurer at the Village of Niles, IL since August 2020. Prior to this, Kent worked at CGMA Consulting as a CPA Finance Strategy Consultant to Governments & Non-Profits starting in September 2014. From January 2015 to August 2020, they served as the Finance Director & Treasurer at the Village of Alsip, where they were responsible for various financial operations and led multiple projects. Kent also worked as the Finance Director & Treasurer at the City of Park Ridge from November 2012 to August 2014. Before that, they held the position of Administrator, Finance Director, & Treasurer at Village of Calumet Park starting in November 2009. Kent's earlier experience includes working as the Finance Director at Village of Palos Park from July 2006 to August 2008 and as the President & Owner of Wick Designs, Inc. from 2001 to 2006. Kenneth "Kent" began their career as an Investment Management Performance Analyst at William Blair & Company in 1998. With their extensive background and expertise, Kent excels in finance strategy consulting, budgeting, financial analysis, and project management.

Kenneth "Kent" Oliven has a diverse educational background in economics, accounting, and finance. Kenneth "Kent" began their education at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987, but transferred to the University of Iowa in 1988, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics with a minor in Mathematics in 1992. Kenneth "Kent" proceeded to pursue a higher level of education and obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Economics from the University of Iowa in 1994.

In 2008, Oliven furthered their accounting expertise by completing an Advanced Accounting Certificate and CPA Preparation Certificate from Northwestern University. With this additional certification, they became a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (LCPA) in May 2010 and a Registered Certified Public Accountant (RCPA) in the same year.

Continuing their professional development, Oliven obtained the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation from the AICPA in July 2012. Kenneth "Kent" also became a Certified Illinois Municipal Treasurer (CIMT) and a Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) in 2012.

Oliven holds various certifications related to finance and public administration. Notably, they obtained the Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) in May 2018. Additionally, they became an Advanced Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (ACPFIM) and a Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM) from the Association of Public Treasurers of the US & Canada in August 2015 and March 2010, respectively.

Oliven also completed additional professional development programs and received certificates, such as the Advanced Government Finance Institute Certificate of Completion from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Business School & GFOA and the Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Overall, Kenneth "Kent" Oliven's education history showcases their dedication to continuously learning and expanding their knowledge in economics, accounting, finance, and public administration.