Certified Illinois Municipal Treasurer (CIMT) Certification

The Certified Illinois Municipal Treasurer (CIMT) designation is a professional credential established in 1983 to elevate the standards, knowledge, and proficiency of municipal treasury professionals throughout Illinois. Administered by the Illinois Municipal Treasurers Association (IMTA), the CIMT program provides a structured pathway for treasurers and finance officials to enhance their expertise, demonstrate their commitment to ethical practices, and keep pace with the evolving demands of public finance.

The CIMT designation signifies that a treasury professional has achieved a high level of competency in key areas of municipal government finance, including cash management, budgeting, investment practices, and financial reporting. Before applying, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements found here.  

Applications are due no later than the last day of February each year for review and Certification consideration. The application can be found here. One complete, submit the online form and pay the $65 application fee here. Successful applicants will be awarded a plaque and certification pin and recognized at the annual IMTA Conference held each year in June. The CIMT must be recertified every five years. 

A candidate whose application is not approved by the Certification Committee shall be notified in writing by the IMTA corporate office. The candidate may appeal the committee’s decision within thirty days after receiving notice of non-approval. The appeal must be made in writing to the IMTA corporate office at [email protected]. The Association Manager will submit the appeal to the Board of Directors for review and final decision.

Note: The CIMT program also complements the national Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) certification offered through APT US&C. For more information on the CPFA Certification, click here.