Habersham County is proud to announce the appointment of Kiani Holden as the county’s new Finance Director. A lifelong Habersham County resident, Holden graduated from Habersham Central High School in 2007 and now resides in Demorest with her husband and two daughters.
Holden began her career with Habersham County in October 2013 as an Administrative Assistant with the Habersham County Fire Department while completing her associate’s degree in accounting. In February 2015, she was promoted to Human Resources Payroll Specialist/Administrative Assistant under the direction of the Human Resources Director. During that time, Holden discovered her passion for serving both county employees and the community.
In July 2016, Holden joined the Finance Department after earning her bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in accounting. As a Finance Specialist, she oversaw purchasing and grant duties while also assisting with general staff accounting responsibilities. Throughout her career with the county, Holden has stepped into several leadership positions, including serving as Interim Human Resources Director and Interim Finance Director during periods of transition.
Holden has served as Interim Finance Director since December 2024, when Tim Sims transitioned from his former role as the county’s Chief Financial Officer to County Manager.
“Kiani has worked extremely hard to earn this opportunity, and I am very confident in her ability to lead our Finance Department,” said County Manager Tim Sims. “I have had the privilege of working alongside her for many years and have seen firsthand her dedication to this county and our community. She knows our people, understands the needs of Habersham County, and truly wants to make a difference. We are excited to see her continue serving Habersham County in this new role.”
Holden’s years of experience, leadership, and commitment to public service make her an asset to Habersham County as she officially steps into the role of Finance Director.
