The City of Indio has appointed Ruby D. Walla as its new Director of Finance.
As the new Director of Finance, Director Walla will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of the city’s financial operations. This includes budget development, revenue management, financial reporting, and compliance. Her strategic leadership will be crucial in steering the city towards fiscal stability, ensuring efficient and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
“Ruby’s adept understanding and thorough approach to enhancing the city’s robust revenue management and accounting processes are truly commendable,” said Bryan Montgomery, City Manager. “In her capacity as the Director of Finance, she will leverage her extensive experience to enhance our strategic initiatives and optimize resources, safeguarding the financial well-being of our city for the benefit of all residents.”
Walla is an accomplished finance leader with over two decades of experience driving operational excellence. Her career began in 2002 with the City of Brawley as an Accounting Assistant, followed by a brief period with Imperial Irrigation District as an Accounts Payable Specialist and Financial Accountant. In 2007, she returned to the City of Brawley as an Assistant Finance Officer, becoming the Finance Director in 2010. Serving as the Finance Director from 2010-2018, she oversaw and implemented many successful initiatives, including driving the development of fiscal policies and internal controls, grant oversight, labor negotiations, audits, and budget management and reporting.
Walla and her family moved to Greater Palm Springs in 2018. She then served as the assistant finance director for the City of Indian Wells, supervising and managing all operational functions of the city’s finance department.
Walla holds a Bachelor of Science in Administration, with an Accounting concentration, from California State University, San Bernardino, and is pursuing a Master of Public Administration, with a concentration in Financial Management.
