Director of Finance
OBJECTIVE
The Director of Finance oversees Sumner County's Centralized Finance Department, managing accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, debt management, cash management, regulatory reporting, and project/grant management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget & Financial Management • Coordinate and prepare the county's annual consolidated budget and revenue projections • Monitor revenues, expenses, and financial performance continuously • Prepare annual financial reports and Management's Discussion and Analysis per GAAP • Manage monthly financial reporting and cash management operations • Coordinate long-term planning, capital improvements, and debt management
Accounting & Systems Management • Maintain accounting and ERP systems in compliance with the 2012 Financial Management Act • Oversee internal controls for Munis (ERP) and UKG (Kronos) systems • Pre-audit and approve accounts payable and payroll before disbursement • Manage all governmental accounting, purchasing, payroll, benefits, grants, and construction projects
Leadership & Compliance • Hire and manage staff levels as needed • Serve as HIPAA Officer ensuring organizational compliance • Oversee non-audit services of external auditors • Serve as voting member of Financial Management Policy Subcommittee and non-voting member of Self-Insurance Board, Financial Management Committee, and Budget Committee • Manage multiple committee meeting agendas and minutes • Attend county meetings and present reports as required
Analysis & Policy Development • Perform benchmark analysis on financial measures • Develop, present, and implement policies and procedures • Review debt issuances for regulatory compliance •Handle Title VI compliance and other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: • Active CPA license (must transfer to Tennessee if from another state within 12 months) • Minimum 10 years government accounting experience • Minimum 5 years supervisory experience • Extensive knowledge of state/local government accounting laws and regulations, IRS rules, and GAAP • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: • Experience with Tyler Technologies Munis system • Tennessee government accounting experience • Knowledge of debt instruments, budget administration, and mid-sized organization financial management
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Sumner County, TN
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
•Salary Range: $165,000 - $195,000 • Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, life insurance, and defined benefit retirement plan • No Tennessee state income tax • Applications subject to open records requests
THE COUNTY
Sumner County (population 211,721) is located northeast of Nashville and offers historic charm, natural beauty, and modern development. Known for family-friendly communities, low crime, excellent schools, and recreational amenities including Old Hickory Lake and Bledsoe Creek State Park.
HOW TO APPLY
Position open until candidate selected.
Submit resume, cover letter, and five work-related references to: Sumner County Mayor John C. Isbell | 355 N. Belvedere Dr. Room 102 | Gallatin, TN 37066 | jobs@sumnercountytn.gov
Sumner County is an Equal Opportunity Employer