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Finance Administrator - Operations

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Finance Administrator - Operations

Salary

$91,030.93 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

25236E

Department

Finance

Division

Financial Operations

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

6/11/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This position announcement is for Finance Administrator - Operations , this is a Civil Service position in the Finance Department, Division of Accounts and is responsible for performing professional and technical duties involved in financial accounting at the government-wide level. This position will perform various financial and administrative duties including supervising and managing staff, working with departments to ensure accounting is accurate and completed timely. This position will prepare reports, analyze data, and provide information to management and other parties. Performs related duties as required.

Metro Finance has several divisions, including procurement, treasury and management and budget. Department employees provide financial management, information and business products to policy makers, departments, investors and the Nashville community to give them confidence in our government and to help them make informed decisions.

Typical Duties

+ Directs, coordinates and participates in the more complex financial accounting issues and resolve complex financial accounting related questions and/or problems.

+ Performs professional duties in support of accounting related general ledger modules.

+ Oversees and participates in preparation of financial reports including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and adoption of new GASB standards. Responsible for managing area statement, note disclosures and schedules within the ACFR.

+ Assists with monitoring all monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and the Division of Accounts journal listing.

+ Works with the Chief Accountant and/or Assistant Chief Accountant to establish accounting policies and procedures for Metropolitan Government that are consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

+ Performs administrative and managerial duties including oversight, professional development, evaluation of employee performance for Capital Asset employees of the Division of Accounts and other various administrative duties as assigned.

+ Participates in weekly, bi-weekly and monthly meetings to increase collaboration and communication with other departments throughout Metro.

+ Responsible for Capital Asset accounting activities for the Metropolitan Government including planning, organizing, training, and supervising all capital asset accounting.

+ Oversees the monthly and annual capital asset close and confirms the balances are accurate and complete. The monthly review includes identifying and resolving issues between the general ledger and the capital asset module.

+ Prepares or supervises the monthly capital asset entry and reconciliation of capital assets between the general ledger and capital asset module. Conducts the monthly capital asset close within in the accounting system.

+ Ensures the monthly Sports Authority revenue and debt is recorded, tracked, and processed correctly for all Sport Authority activity including the stadium, soccer, baseball, and hockey.

+ Analyzes ledger balances, processes payments, tracks information, prepares and completes journal entries as necessary. Areas of responsibility to include Sports Authority, CBID/GCBID, ECD grants, MDHA tax increment payments, and various department assignments.

+ Supervises Convention Center Authority monthly reports, debt/other payments, and other information as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university and (3) years of professional-level experience in accounting or related field.

For this specific position, "substitution will not be considered"

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.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Experience with capital asset accounting within a government is preferred

+ Professional certifications such as a CPA ( Certified Public Accountant) and/or CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager)

+ Knowledge of governmental accounting standards, governmental report preparation, and governmental accounting practices.

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, and project management.

+ Skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Pro, Oracle or similar accounting system.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or University?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below.

03

How many years of experience do you have in professional-level experience in accounting or related field.

+ No experience

+ One year

+ Two years

+ Three years or more

04

Briefly describe your professional-level experience in accounting or related field.

05

Please select the professional certifications you hold.

+ No certifications

+ CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

+ CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager)

+ Other certification held

06

Briefly describe your experience governmental accounting standards, governmental report preparation, and governmental accounting practices. If none enter N/A

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Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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