Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed BRAD O’CONNOR as deputy commissioner of finance in the City of Syracuse Department of Finance. He has more than 15 years of experience in financial management and public accounting, including significant experience in the municipal and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, O’Connor was director of finance at ChaseDesign, where he […]
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed BRAD O’CONNOR as deputy commissioner of finance in the City of Syracuse Department of Finance. He has more than 15 years of experience in financial management and public accounting, including significant experience in the municipal and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, O’Connor was director of finance at ChaseDesign, where he led advancement and efficiency initiatives for six years. He has previously also held accounting positions in firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP; Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, P.C.; and Testone, Marshall & Discenza, LLP. O’Connor joins the finance team, bringing extensive experience in audits for clients in various industries including manufacturing, energy, and construction. O’Connor is a graduate of Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics. He is a certified public accountant.