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Sumner County Government

Director of Finance

Sumner County Government, Gallatin, Tennessee, United States, 37066

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Overview

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. Responsibilities

Budget & Financial Management: Coordinate and prepare the county's annual consolidated budget and revenue projections; monitor revenues, expenses, and financial performance; 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

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