Director of Finance and Administrative Operations

Lenoir City Utilities Board (LCUB) is seeking a Director of Finance and Administrative Operations to lead finance and customer service operations on-site in Lenoir City, TN.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the Finance department and Customer Service department to support organizational goals.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and alignment to strategic financial planning.
• Support and maintain an exceptional customer experience across customer service functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA (active or inactive), or a well-defined path to certification with an estimated completion date preferred.
• 5+ years of finance and accounting experience.
• Experience in Electric and multi-department utilities preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, budget forecasting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting software and reporting systems.
• Intermediate-to-Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (and other cloud-based Microsoft application systems) and additional application systems.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and strengthening a culture of innovation and collaboration across work groups strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Central Service Association (CSA), or experience with larger ERP systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or SAP preferred.

Technologies

• GAAP
• GASB
• Microsoft 365
• Central Service Association (CSA)
• Oracle
• PeopleSoft
• SAP

Benefits

• Company pension plan
• Supplemental retirement plan
• Paid holidays and leave time
• Life insurance
• Family insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Location: Lenoir City, TN (onsite) | Salary: USD 125,000 - 150,000 per year