RACHEL OTTAVI

Finance Manager

April is the newest member of the City’s award-winning Finance team, having joined the City as a Budget Analyst earlier this summer. A critical part of her job duties is to help with the development and implementation of the City’s annual budget. Before coming to Gahanna, April worked for the City of Westerville as a Budget Analyst, helping with all aspects of budget preparation and monthly financial analysis. She moved to the Columbus area from Northwest Ohio about three years ago, where she worked in accounting for a small village. April enjoys the friendliness and welcoming nature of Gahanna employees and looks forward to exploring the City and all it has to offer. ♦

Cynthia has worked for the City’s Finance Department since 2000 in various roles. She currently serves as the Payroll Analyst. She processes all payroll reporting and ensures that every city employee has an accurate bi-weekly or monthly paycheck. Cynthia enjoys the comradery and rapport that the City employees have with one another. She is proud to be a part of a team that works together to get a job done efficiently. ♦

Rachel joined the Gahanna team earlier this year as the Finance Manager for the City. She oversees the City’s accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, and assists in budgeting. Her favorite part of working for the City is her coworkers, as they make coming to work everyday fun and exciting. Though she is new to working for the City, Gahanna has always held a special place in her heart, as she and her husband got married at The Gahanna Sanctuary. ♦