Pay begins at $141,921 and is based on experience.

In addition to the base salary, this full-time position is eligible for an annual performance bonus as well as a longevity bonus.

Benefits:
Paid Holidays: 13 days
Paid Time Off : 23 days (7.08 hours per pay period)
Longevity Bonus: Based on Years of Service
Merit Pay: Based on performance (Annual Salary increase and Bonus)

Town Paid Benefits Include:

Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life Insurance (1x Salary or $50k minimum, $10k spouse, & $5k child)
Retirement Match
Education Reimbursement
Free Wellness Programs and Free Gym Access
Insurance Premium Costs (includes vision & dental)
HSA: $15.24 single $104.93 family
OAP: $20.40 single $140.18 family

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for all financial operations of the Town.

Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Coordinate preparation and submission of the annual operating and capital budgets.

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations as well as with acceptable standard principles of accounting and finance.

Prepare and present financial analyses, forecasts, and recommendations to the Town Manager and Town Council.

Oversee preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and coordinate with external auditors.

Manage the Town's investments and cash flow to ensure security and liquidity.

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Finance Department staff.

Support capital planning and project financing efforts.

Attend and present at Town Council and committee meetings as needed.

Provides coverage in the absence of other personnel.

Continues professional growth through outside seminars, professional organizations, and training classes.

Assists in the cross-training of department employees to other positions for coverage in the absence of personnel.

Represents the Town in community organizations when necessary.

Conducts behavior at all times in a professional manner to reflect positively on customer’s perception of Town.

Promotes the teamwork environment. Assists other personnel when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field;

A master’s degree or CPA designation is preferred.

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental finance, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and municipal financial reporting standards.

Experience with ERP financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with municipal software preferred.

Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to be bonded

Must have the ability to become a Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) by the State of Tennessee within two years of employment and must maintain such certification or must be exempt from the CMFO requirements under one of the exemptions provided in the law, and such exemption shall be approved by the State Comptroller’s Office.

Must have good oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work with a variety of people, including both elected and appointed officials, as well as members of the general public.