Assistant Accountant Chief

Full Job Description

This position Assistant Accountant Chief is a Civil Service position in the Finance Department.

The selected candidate will assist the Deputy Finance Director/Chief Accountant in performing managerial duties involved in planning and directing of the centralized accounting system.

The candidate shall also be responsible for supervising Division of Accounts staff who perform accounting, 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.

Requirements

• Assists the Chief Accountant with oversight of accounting activities of the Metropolitan Government.
• Oversees and participates in preparation of financial reports including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), adoption of new GASB standards, and the single audit preparation.
• Prepares or supervises monthly and annual cash flow projections, monitors cash balances, and oversees the related accounting and reporting for tax anticipation note (TAN) borrowings.
• Prepares or supervises debt information for all bond issuances including responses to rating agencies, bond entries, annual debt filings, and other information as requested.
• Assists the Chief Accountant with the budget preparation and supplemental information including fund balance projections, enterprise / internal service funds, and miscellaneous administrative accounts.
• Oversees monthly and annual general ledger closing to ensure timeliness and to ensure resulting balances are accurate and complete. The monthly review should identify potential issues and ascertain appropriateness of accounting activities.
• Monitors all monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and the Division of Accounts journal listing.
• Confers with departments on finance administration and with Finance management on department and division administration.
• Works with the 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 Division of Accounts and other various administrative duties as assigned.
• Works in conjunction with the Chief Accountant to establish a robust training curriculum for all finance employees throughout Metro.
• Develops, implements, and revises standards, procedures, and processes for the Division of Accounts.
• Participates in monthly meetings to increase collaboration and communication with the Office of Budget Management, Treasury, Payroll, Information Technology Systems, and various other departments throughout Metro.
• Directs preparation of various types of financial statements and assigns and monitors progress on special projects.
• Assists in the preparation of responses for information requests from the public, Council, and other parties.
• Collaborates with the Chief Accountant to update and provide information for open data on Nashville.gov.
• Acts on behalf of the Chief Accountant in his or her absence as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university and (7) seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or related field, including (5) five years of supervisory experience in general accounting and/or auditing.

"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.

Additional Information

• Experience in directing large scale financial and/or programmatic initiatives
• Master's degree in finance, public administration or a related field
• Professional certifications such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Knowledge of various specialty areas of government financial management including taxation, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, procurement, investing and debt management
• Understanding of governmental accounting standards, governmental report preparation and governmental accounting practices and skill in strategic financial planning and operations

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.