F&A-FISCAL DIRECTOR 1- 76233

Executive Service

This position is designated as Hybrid

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/finance/careers-at-f-a.html

Who we are and what we do:

The Office of Business and Finance (OBF) serves as the fiscal authority and a strategic partner within the Department of Finance & Administration. We provide centralized financial management, accounting, budgeting, and oversight to support agency operations across the State of Tennessee. Our work ensures responsible stewardship of public resources, compliance with state and federal requirements, and the delivery of accurate, timely financial information to leadership. We are committed to operational excellence, transparency, and accountability in support of Tennessees mission to be the best-managed state in the nation.

How you make a difference in this role:

In this role, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency across the department. You will oversee key fiscal functions, support strategic decision-making, and help drive continuous improvement in financial processes. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about public service and fiscal stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee fiscal operations, including financial reporting, accounts receivable/payable, and regulatory compliance.
2. Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in coordination with the Division of Accounts Direct preparation and submission of agency budgets, work program adjustments, and budget reversion summaries.
3. Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
4. Strengthen enterprise risk management (ERM) practices and maintain effective internal controls.
5. Support audit readiness and ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies.
6. Develop and improve fiscal processes, procedures, and documentation.
7. Collaborate with internal teams, central agencies, and legislative stakeholders.
8. Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to build a high-performing team Support special projects, procurement activities, and contract oversight.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting and experience equivalent to five or more years of full-time professional fiscal services and/or auditing work including, at least, one year of experience in the supervision of fiscal and/or auditing staff. Transcripts required

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.