Finance & Administrative Operations Director

LCUB; Tennessee; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Supplemental retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave time

Life insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

LCUB (Lenoir City Utilities Board) seeks a Director of Finance & Administrative Operations to lead Finance and Customer Service, ensuring fiscal responsibility, compliance, and strategic financial planning for a multi-department utility serving ~80,000 customers.

The role requires a strong background in GAAP/GASB, budgeting, and ERP systems, with experience in change management and building collaborative cultures across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years in finance/accounting; experience in Electric and multi-department utilities preferred, supervisory/leadership experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, budget forecasting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting software and reporting systems.
• Intermediate-to-Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other cloud-based application systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and developing a culture of innovation and collaboration among different work groups.
• Working knowledge of CSA or ERP systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Finance and Customer Service Departments, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance.
• Ensures strategic financial planning and regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Guards an exceptional customer experience and aligns operations with organizational goals.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Economics/Business Administration or related field

Master's degree or CPA (active or inactive) preferred

Tools

Oracle

PeopleSoft

SAP

Accounting software

Job description

Finance & Administrative Operations Director

Lenoir City Utilities Board (LCUB), a municipal electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, and broadband utility located in the Tennessee Valley just thirty minutes from the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is seeking a Director of Finance & Administrative Operations to join our team. LCUB serves approximately 80,000 customers within parts of Loudon, Knox, Roane, and Anderson counties, and employs approximately 175 professionals while continuing to be one of the fastest growing utilities in the valley, placing it as the thirteenth largest utility with TVA.

The applicant must possess the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform all essential duties.

The Director of Finance & Administrative Operations directs the Finance and Customer Service Departments of LCUB, ensuring fiscal responsibility, compliance, strategic financial planning, and guaranteeing exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Business Administration or related field; Master's degree or CPA (active or inactive) or well-defined path to certification with an estimated completion date is preferred.


• Experience: 5+ years in finance/accounting; experience in Electric and multi-department utilities preferred, supervisory/leadership experience a plus.


• Skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, budget forecasting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance; proficiency with accounting software and reporting systems.


• Intermediate-to-Advanced proficiency with Microsoft's suite of cloud-based application systems (i.e. - Microsoft 365) and other application systems is highly desirable as well.


• Demonstrated experience in change management and developing a culture of innovation and collaboration among different work groups is strongly preferred.


• Working knowledge of Central Service Association (CSA), or experience with larger ERP systems, such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or SAP is preferred.

LCUB offers highly competitive salary and benefit packages including a company pension plan, supplemental retirement plan, paid holidays and leave time, life insurance, and family insurance that consists of medical, dental, and vision.

LCUB is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations in our employment practices. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

LCUB is a participant in the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Program. All LCUB facilities and vehicles are tobacco-free.