The 2023 Controller of the Year Awards recently recognized Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar as the winner of Controller of the Year for the Government Category.
Benatar has served as Treasurer of Coconino County since being appointed in 2014, winning reelection in 2016 and 2020, and was the youngest County Treasurer in Arizona. She serves the County as an officer of the Arizona County Treasurer’s Association and as past President of the Arizona Association of Counties (AACo). She is a voice for rural communities, advocating for her constituents by serving on the board and as Treasurer of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), and as president of the National Association of Hispanic County Elected Officials (NAHCO).
“As County Treasurer I work every day to ensure all public monies are invested safely and accounted for accurately,” said Benatar. “This allows our governmental districts to provide essential services now and for future generations. I’m honored to have my service recognized by the Controller Council with this award.”
The Controller of the Year Awards are presented annually by the Controllers Council, a member association and community focused on training and career development, best practice resources and information, peer interaction, and recognition for Accounting and Corporate Finance executives.
