Finance Officer - Fire

Position Description

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

• 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.

Bachelor's 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)

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.

• Proficient using excel in a finance related environment
• General knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, and payroll systems
• 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

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 .

• Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
• Full-time, Civil Service positions - 1 Sick Day per month
• Full-time, Civil Service positions - 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Public Safety
  - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year
• Public Safety
  - Sworn and Civilian positions - 3 Personal days per year
• Public Safety
  - Sworn and Civilian positions - 1 Sick Day per month
• Public Safety
  - Sworn and Civilian positions - 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.

01 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
• Doctoral Degree

02 List type of degree and major field of study, if no degree answer "n/a".

03 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 Describe your experience with budgeting, purchasing, accounts payables, or payroll systems. If none, answer "N/A".

05 Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel in a finance related environment?

• Yes
• No

06 Describe how you’ve used Excel for professional finance functions in a finance related environment. If none, type "N/A".

• Required Question