Finance Administrator - Social Services Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/4970517) Apply  Finance Administrator - Social Services Salary $91,030.93 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full-Time Civil Service Job Number 25252E Department Social Services Division Administration Opening Date 06/12/2025 Closing Date 6/19/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description The Finance Administrator performs professional and administrative duties involved in supervising and participating in planning, organizing and budgeting activities for the department. The incumbent will perform other related duties as required. Metropolitan Social Services (MSS), a department of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, focuses on topics and issues continually effecting the economic and social wellbeing of Nashvillians. National and local policy choices have resulted in a deterioration of standard of living and put more people into poverty. Poverty can be multidimensional and result from long-term processes of inequality, persistent exclusion, concentration of economic power, access to wealth-building and social capital, as well as broad transformations in work and society. Typical Duties + Develops the Department’s annual budget and monitor on monthly basis. + Trains division personnel in budget preparation, management, and reporting. + Analyzes ledger balances, process payments, track information, prepare and complete journal entries as necessary. + Manages grant funds including preparation & modification of contracts and budgets, preparation & supervision of departmental monthly reimbursement requests. + Coordinates & manage 4% reserve requests, purchases, preparation & tracking of purchases. + Develops & track of capital improvements budget. + Manages fixed assets information. + Oversees & participate in the preparation of statistical & financial reports. + Performs more complex types of financial & statistical analysis as required. + Assists in the development of short and long-term goals + Monitors the progress of the Finance Program in meeting goals. + Evaluates the efficiency and cost effectiveness of goals + Supervises staff in MSS business office, evaluating performance, approving leave, counseling and correcting behavior as needed. + Participates in program planning for department if needed. + Represents agency at meetings of local, state, and federal officials + Works on special projects as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and Three (3) years experience in an administrative, financial, technical, or related field. *For this specific position, no substitutions will 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. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Experience working in a government or social work setting + Experience monitoring and/or auditing grants + CPA Certification 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 + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree 02 If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below. 03 How many years experience in an administrative, financial, technical, or related field do you have? + No Experience + One Year + Two Years + Three or More Years 04 Briefly describe your years experience in an administrative, financial, technical, or related field. If none, please type N/A. 05 Briefly describe your experience monitoring and/or auditing grants. If none, please type N/A. 06 Briefly describe your experience working in a government or social work setting. If none, please type N/A. 07 Do you have a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email