Finance Officer - Fire

Finance Officer - Fire

Salary

$70,102.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

27042E

Division

Fire

Department

FIR GSD Admin

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

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

Typical Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors' 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)*

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

• 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 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.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters 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

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities