Job Opening
Post Date: 3/31/2026
Director of Accounts & Budget
Marshall County Accounts & Budget Office
This is highly professional, financial, and administrative work with responsibility for all accounting and financial operations for Marshall County government. This position was created as the result of Private Act of 2005, Chapter 17. Primary responsibilities include the establishment and maintenance of an accounting system for all funds and oversight and management of the annual budget from conception to closeout for each fiscal year. Other activities associated with the job include the preparation and review of financial statements, assisting with financial planning activities, coordination of annual state audits, assisting with the annual budget preparation process and supervision and oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Additional activities include the reconciliation of various accounts, coordination of insurance reporting requirements, overseeing, and assisting with the preparation of 1099’s and other financial reports and assisting with grant funded programs and initiatives. The incumbent is also responsible for the supervision of departmental staff and forecasting income and expenditures. Current responsibilities include serving as the ADA Coordinator and assisting with the development of the required transition plan. Job responsibilities require extensive experience in accounting and finance (preferably in a governmental setting), excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, thorough supervisory experience, dedicated attention to detail and extensive knowledge of county government offices and departments including internal financial relationships, auditing standards, and reporting requirements. Job performance is evaluated by the Budget Committee through review of the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations, knowledge of county government operations including acceptable financial and accounting standards, practices and financial reporting requirements, level of support provided to county government operations and interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting or closely related field (Master’s Degree in Finance and/or CPA designation preferred); extensive experience in accounting and financial administration of a complex nature including supervisory responsibilities; extensive experience managing multiple financial accounts and performing advanced accounting transactions including forecasts, depreciation, amortization, etc.; excellent organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills, dedicated attention to detail; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following critical knowledge, abilities and skills:
Necessary Special Requirements
Post Date: 3/31/2026
Director of Accounts & Budget
Marshall County Accounts & Budget Office
This is highly professional, financial, and administrative work with responsibility for all accounting and financial operations for Marshall County government. This position was created as the result of Private Act of 2005, Chapter 17. Primary responsibilities include the establishment and maintenance of an accounting system for all funds and oversight and management of the annual budget from conception to closeout for each fiscal year. Other activities associated with the job include the preparation and review of financial statements, assisting with financial planning activities, coordination of annual state audits, assisting with the annual budget preparation process and supervision and oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Additional activities include the reconciliation of various accounts, coordination of insurance reporting requirements, overseeing, and assisting with the preparation of 1099’s and other financial reports and assisting with grant funded programs and initiatives. The incumbent is also responsible for the supervision of departmental staff and forecasting income and expenditures. Current responsibilities include serving as the ADA Coordinator and assisting with the development of the required transition plan. Job responsibilities require extensive experience in accounting and finance (preferably in a governmental setting), excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, thorough supervisory experience, dedicated attention to detail and extensive knowledge of county government offices and departments including internal financial relationships, auditing standards, and reporting requirements. Job performance is evaluated by the Budget Committee through review of the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations, knowledge of county government operations including acceptable financial and accounting standards, practices and financial reporting requirements, level of support provided to county government operations and interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting or closely related field (Master’s Degree in Finance and/or CPA designation preferred); extensive experience in accounting and financial administration of a complex nature including supervisory responsibilities; extensive experience managing multiple financial accounts and performing advanced accounting transactions including forecasts, depreciation, amortization, etc.; excellent organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills, dedicated attention to detail; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following critical knowledge, abilities and skills:
Necessary Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
- Certified Public Accountant (preferred).
- Certified Government Financial Manager (preferred).
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of the financial administration and acceptable accounting practices and reporting requirements utilized by county governments in the State of Tennessee.
- Extensive knowledge of the functions, structure, and operating policies of Marshall County including all elected offices and departments.
- Extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to the management of and accounting for public, private, and non-profit funds including all applicable IRS rules and regulations, GAAP, GASB and applicable T.C.A. statutes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave (after 6 months), bereavement leave, and birthday leave.
- Optional benefits available at reasonable rates.
- TCRS benefit retirement plan.
TO APPLY:
- Application and Job Description may be picked up from the Marshall County Human Resources Office, 3309 Courthouse Annex, 3rd floor, Lewisburg, TN 37091 or obtain from www.marshallcountytn.com
- A completed application and resume will be accepted by the Marshall County Human Resources Office until filled.
- No phone calls please.