Cherie Beard Controller Contact Information: Phone: 225-638-3560 Fax: 225-638-5368 Email: cbeard@cityofnewroads.net The Finance Department fiscally manages the city’s activities. The department performs all accounting and financial related functions of the city including budgeting, accounts payable, benefit administration, purchasing, etc. The department is very active in many managerial support activities including policy committees, personnel matters and providing support services for other departments.