• Finance Officer - Fire

    Metro Nashville Government (Nashville, TN)


    Finance Officer - Fire

     

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    Finance Officer - Fire

     

    Salary

     

    $68,930.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Nashville, TN

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-Time Civil Service

     

    Job Number

    26030E

    Department

     

    Fire

     

    Opening Date

     

    08/28/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    9/11/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Position Description

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

    Typical 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.

     

    *Additional years of experience in budgeting, purchasing, accounts payables, or payroll systems may be considered in lieu of education. (1:1 Ratio)*

     

    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

     

    + 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.

    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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    What is the highest level of education you have completed?

     

    + No diploma

    + High School Diploma or Equivalent

    + Associate's Degree

    + Bachelor's Degree

    + Master's Degree

     

    02

     

    What was your degree major or area of study? If no degree, type N/A.

     

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    How many years of experience with budgeting, purchasing, accounts payables, or payroll systems do you have?

     

    + No experience

    + 1 year

    + 2 years

    + 3 years

    + 4 years

    + 5 years

    + 6 years

    + 7 years

    + 8 years or more

     

    04

     

    Briefly describe your experience with budgeting, purchasing, accounts payables, or payroll systems. If none, type N/A.

     

    05

     

    Indicate the level of expertise you have using Microsoft Office Suite.

     

    + Advanced

    + Intermediate

    + Novice - training, but very little work experience

    + No experience using this application

    Required Question

    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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