The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) administers the County Budget, Treasury, Accounting and Internal Controls, assuring compliance with all federal, state and local laws. The CFO provides financial support to all county departments in the implementation of goals and objectives established by the Board of Commissioners; advises county officials on debt matters, accounting issues, and other financial matters; analyzes financial data, and makes recommendations to assist county management in making financial decisions.  Several responsibilities fall under the administration of the Finance Department: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget, Financial Reports, Treasury, Procurement, and Payroll.

The position of CFO is held by Tina Lunsford, who was appointed to the position effective October 30, 2026. She is a graduate of Western Governor’s University with a Masters of Science in Accounting. Prior to this she served as Deputy CFO for a number of years,  after having worked for several years as Director of Elections and Registration. Before coming to Butts County, she worked for Henry County, also in the Elections Department.