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State of Tennessee · 5 hours ago

EDUCATIONAL CONSOL FINANCE CONSULTANT - 01062026-73769

Carter County, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$5,647/mo - $5,647/mo

3+ years exp

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Regional Finance Consultant to provide accounting, budget, and fiscal consultation for local education agencies (LEAs) in the First TN region. The role involves advising LEAs on financial strategies, developing resource-efficient strategies, and ensuring alignment between fiscal matters and educational initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Serves as subject matter expert on local, state, and federal fiscal policies and procedures for local education agencies (LEAs). Advises LEAs on efficient use of resources across all funding streams toward student achievement goals

Develops strategies for the efficient use of financial resources in order to assist LEAs in meeting student achievement goals. Strategically organizes fiscal matters appropriately based on departments systems for consolidated planning and monitoring

Analyzes the use of funds to help LEAs identify potential redundancies across programs to ensure efficient use of resources. Assists LEAs with preparation and submission of appropriate budgetary and fiscal documents, including preliminary budgets, amendments as needed, and reports

Advises LEAs on alternative or additional sources of revenue (e.g., competitive grants, foundations, partnerships, etc.). Advises LEAs on how to perform complex reconciliations of general ledger accounts and in the preparation of complex financial activity reports

Consults with LEAs on the need for alignment between fiscal matters and programmatic plans and initiatives. Assists LEAs in practically connecting fiscal matters with programmatic plans and initiatives

Assists CORE directors with LEA planning processes and providing fiscal advice. Collaborates closely with CORE director and coordinated monitoring specialist to ensure alignment on consolidated planning, monitoring and finance

Communicates essential financial information to internal and external stakeholders. Communicates complex accounting principles and fiscal matters to non-experts

Provides professional development and technical assistance concerning internal controls, fiscal policies and procedures in order to build capacity within the LEA. Conducts training in departmental policies, procedures, processes, and software systems

Qualification

AccountingFinanceBudgetingMicrosoft ExcelSpeakingCritical ThinkingTime Management

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and at least three years of full-time work experience in accounting, finance, budget, or related fields

Master's degree with concentration in business, accounting, or finance and at least one year of full-time related work experience

Possess a valid drivers license