BRAD O’CONNOR has been appointed by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh as the City’s new commissioner of finance. O’Connor replaces current Commissioner David DelVecchio, who is retiring from the position after a more than 37-year career with Syracuse. O’Connor currently serves as deputy commissioner of finance. He has more than 15 years of experience in financial […]

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BRAD O’CONNOR has been appointed by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh as the City’s new commissioner of finance. O’Connor replaces current Commissioner David DelVecchio, who is retiring from the position after a more than 37-year career with Syracuse. O’Connor currently serves as deputy commissioner of finance. He has more than 15 years of experience in financial management and public accounting, including significant experience in the municipal and private sectors. Most recently, he was director of finance for ChaseDesign, where he led advancement and efficiency initiatives for six years. Under his direction, the Fortune 500 advertising company experienced record growth and profits. O’Connor has also previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP; Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, P.C.; and Testone, Marshall & Discenza, LLP. He brings 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 and is a CPA. 

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