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Finance Officer - Arts Commission

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Finance Officer - Arts Commission

Salary

$68,930.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26052E

Department

Arts Commission

Opening Date

09/10/2025

Closing Date

9/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

Reporting to the Finance Administrator, the Finance Officer is a full-time Civil Service position. The Finance Officer works as an integral part of the Metro Arts Finance Team and Arts Commission. The position performs moderate to complex professional and analytical work involved in finance and administration. The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the functional needs of the Metro Arts Finance Division.

The job involves complex financial analysis, research, and skilled communication. The job requires the ability to analyze and utilize problem-solving methods. Participates in and handles various aspects of operations and performance involved in a finance-related field of Metropolitan Government. Performs related duties as required.

Metro Arts is the city of Nashville's Office of Arts + Culture. Its mission is to drive a vibrant and equitable community through the arts. Metro Arts encompasses a wide range of public programs, grant funding and the management of the public art program and collection for the city. Metro Arts believe that all Nashvillians should have access to a creative life. More information can be found at https://www.metroartsnashville.gov.

Typical Duties

+ Performs various complex professional finance functions as instructed by the Finance Administrator, which may include using pivot tables and other 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 lead duties.

+ Researches, analyzes, interprets, and produces financial and narrative reports and or projections for presentation at Committee and or Commission meetings.

+ Understands government and state financial rules, regulations, and accounting principles.

+ Deliver a high-level of prompt, accurate, and courteous customer service to clients, departments, or members of the public.

+ Assess issues and delivers answers, exercising judgment and latitude where appropriate.

+ Engage fully in all team responsibilities and duties; meet team goals and assume personal responsibility for individual and shared tasks.

+ Studies and verifies accurate financial information.

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

+ Researches and resolves financial-related problems.

+ Prepares and makes bank deposits.

+ Assists with documenting procedures and instructions.

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

+ Carries out special projects as needed.

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

+ Evaluates public policy issues and plans when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.

"No Substitution"

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 governmental financial and administrative practices and procedures

+ Experience working in financial or related field

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?

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+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

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List type of degree and major field of study.

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How many years of experience do you have working in a financial, government or related field?

+ No experience

+ One year

+ Two or more years

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Briefly describe your experience working in a financial, government or related field. If none "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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