Finance Officer - Fire at Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN

About the Department

The Finance Officer position coordinates and processes payroll and accounts payables for the Nashville Fire Department (NFD).

Position Duties

• Performs various complex professional finance functions.

  • May perform accounting, auditing, compliance, budgeting, purchasing, investing, and other professional finance functions as assigned.

• Participates in and handles various financial compliance-related tasks.

• Performs administrative and/or supervisory duties.

  • Researches, analyzes, interprets, and produces financial and narrative reports and/or projections.

  • Studies and verifies accurate financial information.

  • Handles routine complaints and questions regarding professional finance-related issues.

  • Researches and resolves financial-related problems.

  • Provides analytical services to clients, departments, or members of the public.

  • Makes assignments when needed.

  • Oversees and trains employees.

• Carries out special projects as needed.

• Analyzes and evaluates organizational issues, procedures, and practices when needed.

• Evaluates public policy issues and plans when needed.   

• Attends meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors’ Degree in a financial related field.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental financial and administrative practices and procedures
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies governing finance and administration
• General knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, and payroll systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.