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David Burns

Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

David Burns has over 25 years of finance and accounting experience in both the private and public sectors, most recently serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Chicago Housing Authority. There, he was responsible for a team of 45 employees and a $1 billion operating budget.

David is a Certified Public Accountant and possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Monmouth College. He has deep experience in finance and accounting, including budgeting, debt management, financial analysis and forecasting, implementation of systems and controls, working with auditors, legal counsel, external organizations, collective bargaining, strategic planning, capital construction, and much more.