Finance Director

COUNTY OF BLOUNT; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Blount County, Maryville, TN is seeking a Finance Director to lead the county's financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls. The Director will advise county departments, promote transparency and accountability, ensure compliance with Tennessee statutes, and develop long-range financial plans and strategies.

This role requires strong leadership, experience in governmental accounting, and the ability to

Job description

• Location Blount County,Maryville, TN, 37804,United States
• Base Pay $119,046.00 - $153,296.00 / Year
• Job Category County
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

The Finance Director is responsible for leading, directing, coordinating, and administering the financial operations of the County. The position provides professional leadership and oversight of county financial management, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, financial analysis, debt administration, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and county policies.

The Finance Director serves as a principal financial advisor working collaboratively with all county departments and offices to promote sound financial practices, accountability, transparency, and effective stewardship of public funds. The Finance Director shall perform all duties in accordance with the Tennessee Code Annotated, applicable rules and regulations of the State of Tennessee and federal government, county resolutions and policies, and generally accepted governmental accounting and financial management practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Direct and oversee the County's day-to-day financial operations.
• Establish and maintain effective financial management systems, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor county revenues, expenditures, cash balances, investments, and financial obligations.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor the financial condition of the County and identify emerging financial issues or risks.
• Develop financial projections and long-range financial plans.
• Review significant financial transactions, contracts, expenditures, and financial commitments for compliance with county policy and available appropriations.
• Coordinate with the County Purchasing Agent to ensure purchases are consistent with available budgetary appropriations and County financial policies.

Budget Administration

• Coordinate the development, preparation, and presentation of the annual county budget and support the County Mayor, Budget Committee, and County Commission throughout the budget adoption process.
• Establish and communicate budget preparation procedures and timelines to county departments and offices.
• Review departmental budget requests and provide financial analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor departmental expenditures and appropriations throughout the fiscal year.
• Coordinate budget amendments, transfers, and other budgetary documents as required.
• Monitor compliance with the adopted budget and applicable Tennessee law.
• Provide regular budget-to-actual financial reports to county leadership.
• Assist the County Mayor and Budget Committee in developing long-range financial strategies.
• Monitor fund balances and make recommendations regarding appropriate reserves and financial policies.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee the County's accounting functions and financial records.
• Ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded and documented.
• Coordinate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure timely preparation of required financial statements and reports.
• Coordinate with the Comptroller’s Office auditors and assist with the annual financial audit.
• Monitor compliance with applicable governmental accounting standards and reporting requirements.
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