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Stewart Smith serves as a Part-Time Adjunct Professor in the Department of Business, Accounting, & Economics at Otterbein University while maintaining his primary role as Director of Finance and Deputy Fiscal Officer for Columbus Metropolitan Library. With over 30 years of professional experience, he oversees critical financial operations including accounting, payroll, benefits, internal audit, and risk management for the library system.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business
- MBA in Leadership, Finance and Organizational Behavior, Franklin University
His professional expertise spans Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance, and Risk Management, with significant contributions to non-profit and governmental finance sectors. His work integrates practical financial leadership with academic instruction, emphasizing real-world applications in budgeting, strategic planning, and internal controls.
His 2008 CFO Magazine contribution examining financial executives' expectations of presidential policy reflects his engagement with macroeconomic trends at the intersection of finance and public policy, demonstrating applied research relevance to corporate strategy and economic decision-making.
Professional Leadership:
- Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees - Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- Board of Trustees – Ohio Deferred Compensation
- Past President and Treasurer, Youth Advocate Services Board of Trustees
- Former Board Member, Public Pension Financial Forum
- Former Board Member, Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants
At Columbus Metropolitan Library, he directs cross-functional teams managing financial operations and maintains critical relationships with auditors, bankers, governmental agencies, and the Board of Trustees to ensure robust financial governance and policy implementation.
