What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Consultant III position at Tennessee Valley Authority?
Job ID: 517950
Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary:
External - Posting Description
Financial Consultant III - 517950
Organization: Finance
Department: Power Supply & Fuels
Work Location: Chattanooga or Knoxville, Tennessee
Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 12/15/2025
Posting Close: 12/28/2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
POSITION PURPOSE
Partners with the organization in all aspects of financial and operational performance management. Engages with all levels of management to influence outcomes and promote sound decision making. Enhances fiscal discipline by creating transparency around financial and operational performance. Measures, monitors, and reports critical factors such as cost, effort, and scope against the established business plans. Highlights factors that could result in unapproved scope and cost inflation. Other accountabilities include financial statement integrity, technical accounting guidance, Sarbanes-Oxley control environment compliance, financial and operational performance reporting, annual business plan development, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, cost management, capital project planning, business system development and integration, system and process improvements, and business process management.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure the integrity of the financial statements and a Sarbanes-Oxley control environment.
- Improve financial and business acumen and actively educate others by seeking personal education and reviewing business information and technical documents.
- Support, influence and facilitate the development and review of budgets and business planning activities.
- Support, influence and facilitate the development and review of monthly forecast and savings/use.
- Actively develop and foster relationships within the team, with business partner(s) and across Financial Operations & Performance.
- Analyze financial reports and cost data to influence and facilitate outcomes for the achievement of business objectives.
- Provides management with financial and operational insight to drive effective decision making.
- Participate and lead special projects and initiatives as requested.
- Works independently as a financial consultant.
- Develop and utilize coaching skills with peers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education — A Bachelor’s degree is required. Field of study in accounting or finance is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, with related education, training & experience will be considered. An advanced degree in accounting, finance or business administration is desirable. A CPA is preferred.
Experience — At least five years of experience in financial management, business systems and controls; preferably including experience in the utility industry. Eight years preferred.
Certification/License, etc —Continued professional development necessary to obtain professional certifications (such as a CPA) is expected.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How to Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How to Submit Documentation:
- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
- Email documents to careers@tva.gov
More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.