Finance Director / Treasurer

Job Description

Job Description

The Town of Farragut has a reputation for high standards, and this applies to our workforce as well as our vision for the community. We thrive on professionalism and integrity, and genuinely enjoy serving the community. The Town is seeking applicants for a full time Finance Director / Treasurer.

Regular work schedule is Monday-Friday and is in office.

The rate of pay starts at $109,669 (DOE) and is salary exempt.

The Town offers a competitive benefit package that includes :

• 90% Town paid health coverage for employee and up to family plan, including a wellness program and multiple EAP plans.
• 100% Town paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and LTD
• Optional STD, FSA, Additional Life for family, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k Retirement plan that includes a 6% Town contribution (no match required) and a matching program upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Paid Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave)
• Park and Recreation Discounts
• Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities

Requirements

General Definition of Work

This position is responsible for the overall administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, coordinating and management of the Finance Department for the Town. This position also manages and directs the operations of the Finance Department, including investments, debt management, financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, central financial accounting and reporting, administration of the Town’s financial system, and purchasing. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Director of Administrative Services. Direct supervision is exercised over Staff Accountant.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles related to municipal budgetary administration and program development. Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, budget management methods and techniques, basic laws, ordinances and regulations underlying a municipal corporation. Knowledge and understanding of cash management, investment, municipal bond market, and modern banking relationships. Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles.

Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations, to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs, and to maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with the public. Ability to develop department goals and objectives.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field and ten (10) years of municipal accounting or finance experience. Five (5) years of supervisory experience. Must have and retain a minimum of one (1) of the following certifications : Certified Public Accountant(CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO).

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and / or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license in the State of Tennessee.

Pre-Hire Required Screenings

Background Check

MVR Check

Drug Screen-Non DOT

Benefits

The Town offers a competitive benefit package that includes :

Additional Benefits

Cell Phone Allowance / Company Issued Phone