13/08/2018
CalPERS names new controller
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has named Michele Lix as the pension fund’s new controller. Nix will begin at CalPERS on Septembre 10. Nix brings nearly 30 years of experience in the government and financial services industry at the state and municipal levels, and a record of proven leadership in the accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis fields. She will report to the chief financial officer.At CalPERS, she will be responsible for trust accounting, financial accounting and reporting, and accounting services such as travel, revolving fund, collections, and cashiers. She will report to the chief financial officer. She will also play a key role in the organization’s efforts to reduce operational costs. Nix has served as the director of finance for the city of Columbia, Missouri, since 2016. Prior to that, she worked for the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System, first as the Assistant CFO and then as CFO, from 1997 to 2016. She has also held positions in the private sector, including controller, director of plan administration, and senior auditor.
