Chart of Accounts/General Ledger (CoA/GL) Finance Architect

KellyMitchell Group; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group in Nashville, TN is seeking a Chart of Accounts and General Ledger Architect to lead the design and modernization of the state's CoA/GL architecture as part of an ERP transformation. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on architectural work to enable robust financial operations across the enterprise.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, ensure GASB, ACFR, SEFA and reporting requirements are met, and guide data standardization and migration efforts.

Qualifications

• Public sector accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting processes.
• Proficiency in process modeling, requirements management, and data analysis including advanced Excel.
• Strong facilitation, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• CoA/GL Architecture and Design: lead development of future-state enterprise CoA with segment structures, hierarchies, classifications, and GL design principles.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance: ensure architecture supports GASB, ACFR, SEFA and state/federal reporting requirements.
• Cross-workstream integration: coordinate CoA/GL design with BPI, Procurement, HCM, Payroll, Budget, Grants, Data Conversion, Integrations, and Reporting.
• Requirements and Design Governance: facilitate validation, document decisions, evaluate design options, and governance for CoA/GL decisions.
• Enterprise Data Standardization: establish data definitions, account structures, mappings, and governance for data integrity and analytics.
• ERP Platform Alignment: ensure CoA/GL aligns with ERP platform capabilities, favoring configuration over customization.
• Legacy-to-Future-State Transition: analyze Edison structures, identify mapping requirements, and coordinate data migration and reconciliation.

Skills

Public sector accounting

Budgeting processes

Process modeling

Requirements management

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

CBAP or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Summary

Our government client is looking for Chart of Accounts/General Ledger (CoA/GL) Finance Architect to modernize how it manages finance and workforce operations through an enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation. The ERP Chart of Accounts (CoA) Architect provides strategic and technical leadership for the design and modernization of the State's enterprise Chart of Accounts (CoA) and General Ledger (GL) architecture as part of the ERP Modernization Program.

Contract Details

• Contract type and duration: 7 month contract
• Work location: Nashville, TN (37243)
• Work Model: Hybrid

Core Responsibilities

• CoA/GL Architecture and Design: Lead development of the future-state enterprise Chart of Accounts, including segment structures, hierarchies, accounting classifications, organizational dimensions, and GL design principles.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance: Ensure the architecture supports statewide financial reporting, budgetary controls, fund accounting, governmental accounting standards (GASB), ACFR, SEFA, and applicable federal and state reporting requirements.
• Cross-Workstream Integration: Coordinate CoA/GL design dependencies with BPI, Procurement, Human Capital Management, Payroll, Budget, Grants, Data Conversion, Integrations, and Reporting workstreams.
• Requirements and Design Governance: Facilitate requirements validation, document architectural decisions, evaluate design alternatives, and establish appropriate governance and approval processes for CoA/GL decisions.
• Enterprise Data Standardization: Establish consistent financial data definitions, account structures, mapping principles, and governance controls to support data integrity, interoperability, and enterprise analytics.
• ERP Platform Alignment: Ensure the proposed CoA/GL architecture aligns with the selected ERP platform's native capabilities, prioritizing configuration over customization while minimizing technical complexity and long-term maintenance costs.
• Legacy-to-Future-State Transition: Support analysis of existing Edison financial structures, identify conversion and mapping requirements, and coordinate financial data migration and reconciliation strategies.

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Public sector or governmental accounting experience
• Working knowledge of accounting and budgeting processes
• Skill in process modeling, requirements management, and data analysis, including advanced Excel
• Strong professional presence, facilitation, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification
• Operate with transparency, accountability, and stewardship of taxpayer funds in every deliverable
• Work respectfully across agencies with differing missions, systems, and levels of change readiness
• Follow State policies, procurement rules, and records-retention requirements, and complete required background and security screening
• Use State of Tennessee templates and standards for all deliverables
• Backgrounds, including finger printing, will pass prior to granting access to data

Work Environment

Location: Nashville, TN

Work Model: Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $84.00 and $120.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.