F&A-FISCAL DIRECTOR 1- 76233
State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
F&A‑FISCAL DIRECTOR 1
Finance & Administration
Division of Accounts
Nashville, TN
Closing Date: 03/31/2026
This position is designated as Hybrid.
For More Information, visit: 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 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 delivery of accurate, timely financial information to leadership. We are committed to operational excellence, transparency, and accountability in support of Tennessee’s 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
Lead and oversee fiscal operations, including financial reporting, accounts receivable/payable, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Strengthen enterprise risk management practices and maintain effective internal controls.
Support audit readiness and ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies.
Develop and improve fiscal processes, procedures, and documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams, central agencies, and legislative stakeholders.
Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to build a high‑performing team.
Support special projects, procurement activities, and contract oversight.
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years of full‑time professional fiscal services and/or auditing work, including at least one year of experience supervising 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.
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Division of Accounts
Nashville, TN
Closing Date: 03/31/2026
This position is designated as Hybrid.
For More Information, visit: 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 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 delivery of accurate, timely financial information to leadership. We are committed to operational excellence, transparency, and accountability in support of Tennessee’s 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
Lead and oversee fiscal operations, including financial reporting, accounts receivable/payable, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Strengthen enterprise risk management practices and maintain effective internal controls.
Support audit readiness and ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies.
Develop and improve fiscal processes, procedures, and documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams, central agencies, and legislative stakeholders.
Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to build a high‑performing team.
Support special projects, procurement activities, and contract oversight.
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years of full‑time professional fiscal services and/or auditing work, including at least one year of experience supervising 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.
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