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Finance Officer Senior - NDOT

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Finance Officer Senior - NDOT

Salary

$83,250.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26043E

Department

Nashville Department of Transportation

Opening Date

09/04/2025

Closing Date

9/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Finance Officer Senior - NDOT position is in the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) and reports to the NDOT Assistant Director of Finance. It is responsible for performing a variety of professional and analytical work involved in the field of finance, accounting, auditing and administration. Performs other related duties as needed or assigned.

The Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure delivers a range of services, and the nearly 400 employees work around the clock to ensure a multimodal system that offers choice and better connects neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors to the place that they need and want to go to in a safe manner. These employees are responsible for over 2,200 miles of public roadways and rights-of-way, over 6,000 streets, over 300 bridges, 835 traffic signals and over 1,200 miles of bike/sidewalk lanes and much more. Big events in Nashville consist of CMA Festival, Stanley Cup Finals, Titans games, and any number of special events. These require big preparation and big clean-up, and the Nashville Department of Transportation employees are up for the challenge.

Typical Duties

+ Performs routine accounting duties related to accounts receivable.

+ Performs audits for the department on processes, procedures and finance related matters.

+ Evaluates departmental operating procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.

+ Prepares necessary journal entries to maintain general ledger accuracy.

+ Participates in the monitoring and analyzing of complex procurements.

+ Enforces, and ensures compliance with, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the administration of the budget.

+ Prepares justifications for proposed budgets and may assist in the presentation of the budget.

+ Researches and resolves financial and program-related questions and/or problems.

+ Assists in the preparation of various narrative, statistical, and financial reports.

+ Assists in the development, ongoing modification, and implementation of the division’s strategic plan.

+ May lead or supervise the work of other finance professionals or clerical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

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

*Additional experience may be considered in lieu of some education*

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 in Oracle financial system R12 or other financial systems and databases

+ Knowledge of auditing practices and procedures

+ Thorough knowledge of Excel including proficiency with formulas, tables and functions

+ Knowledge of and experience in, the methods, regulations, practices and procedures relating to municipal government budgeting and accounting

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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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

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

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How many years of experience do you have in a professional-level finance or accounting?

+ No experience

+ One to Two years

+ Three to Four years

+ Five to Six years

+ Seven years or more

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Briefly describe your professional-level experience in finance or accounting. If none enter N/A

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Briefly describe your experience in Oracle financial system R12 or other financial systems and databases. If none enter N/A

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Briefly describe your experience in, the methods, regulations, practices and procedures relating to municipal government budgeting and accounting. If none enter N/A

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•NDOT is one of the newest agencies within the Metro Government and we are interested in knowing why applicants are choosing a career with our organization. In one sentence, please tell us why NDOT is your ‘employer of choice’.”

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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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