Our Team

Heather Farmer, CGFM®, Government Finance Specialist

Heather is a senior manager in the Accounting and Outsourced Solutions department and has eight years of specialized experience in governmental accounting. Heather works closely with Maner’s government clients, providing accounting and consulting support to municipalities across the state. Prior to joining Maner in 2022, she served as the deputy finance director and deputy treasurer for the City of Auburn Hills.

In addition to Heather’s daily responsibilities providing accounting guidance and support to the firm’s government clients, she holds a Certified Government Financial Manager® certification and is an active member of the Michigan Government Finance Officers Association, serving on its Membership and Wellness Committee and Professional Development Committee. Heather was awarded Oakland County’s Elite 40 Under 40 in 2020.

Heather is passionate about providing the best service to her clients and does that by using her governmental knowledge to help solve problems and teach others. She enjoys the fast-paced environment at Maner, looking to thrive on any project or solve any problem that arises.

A Walsh College graduate with a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Finance, Heather lives in Orion Township, Michigan, with her fiancé, Nate, and their dog, Stanley. Heather has one daughter, Skylar, who attends Grand Valley State University. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with family.

My favorite part of my job is making our clients happy. The smile on their faces and how appreciative they are with my help.