Finance Analyst - Metropolitan Council

Full Job Description

The Finance Analyst position will be responsible for providing financial data, information, and analysis to the Metropolitan Council regarding legislation.

This position will assist the Legislative and Finance Divisions of the Council Office with coordination and information gathering between the Council Office and Metro departments, as well as routine administrative functions.

Employees in the Metropolitan Council Office work diligently to provide excellent service for members of the Council, as well as members of the public. We are looking for a highly engaged individual to join our team.

*Resume must accompany application*

Requirements

• Prepares fiscal notes and analysis for Council legislation.
• Provides in-depth fiscal and administrative support related to the adoption of the Annual Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Budget.
• Performs fiscal administrative work for the Council Office Legislative Division.
• Provides direct support for the Special Counsel/Director.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and produces financial and narrative reports and/or projection.
• Provides analytical services to the Vice Mayor, Council Members, and Special Counsel/Director.
• Conducts research and data gathering for Council Members, as requested.
• Prepares Performance Management metric reports.
• Attends all regular meetings of Metro Council and Budget & Finance Committee meetings, budget hearings and work sessions to provide support, as needed.
• Assists with preparation of Council committee reports and consent agendas.
• Carries out special projects as needed.
• Coordinates and performs finance-related functions with agencies inside and outside the Metropolitan Government.
• Conducts presentations, seminars, or workshops.
• Assists with management and execution of policies needed for finance and administration.
• Prepares reports and visual representations of fiscal data.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and three years professional finance or legislative-related experience.

“Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education”

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Experience in municipal finance
• Experience in Oracle Cloud ERP system or other financial systems and databases
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, with experience with Microsoft Office 365
• Knowledge of governmental finance and administrative practices and procedures

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. 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 accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.