Chief Financial Officer
Susan Heltsley
Susan Heltsley, originally from Olympia, Washington, joined the city of Las Vegas as director of Finance in October 2021, and was promoted to chief financial officer in May 2024. She oversees the departments of Finance, Innovation & Technology, Human Resources and the Office of Strategic Services. She previously served as assistant general manager/chief financial officer for the Clark County Water Reclamation District, and was the assistant dean of Finance for Roseman University’s College of Medicine.
Prior to moving to Las Vegas, Ms. Heltsley was the vice president of Finance/chief financial officer at her alma mater, Saint Martin’s University. She also has held other leadership positions throughout her 35 years of progressive experience in financial management, including tenure at Russell Investments and the State of Washington.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Martin’s University (nee College), and is licensed in Nevada and Washington state as a certified public accountant.