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United States, Tennessee, Clarksville
Apr 04, 2025
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
This is a stand-alone classification. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for managing the Treasury of the City in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, as well as Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) requirements. Must be familiar with federal, state and local requirements. Duties also include supporting completion of City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Supervising the cash functions of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and debt compliance. Works under limited supervision and uses independent judgment and discretion.
***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL RESIDE IN THE REVENUE OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF CITY HALL AND WILL BE HEAVILY FOCUSED ON REVENUE AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.***
Example of Duties
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
Directs and oversees staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Manages the day-to-day activities and operations of the cash management function, which includes planning, coordinating, cash flow, investments, and cash management. Collaborates with banking and/or financial institutions to resolve complex items or increase services provided. Investigating daily deposits for origination and appropriate posting. Initiates wires and transfers of funds.
Management of the Due to/Due from accounts between various governmental and proprietary funds of the City.
Monitors reimbursements from County, State and Federal agencies for matching funds to include tracking and ensuring reimbursements of funds.
Maintains long-term debt records and information which includes recording debt service payments; drawing on notes and capital lease agreements; accounting for externally held bond investments; preparing reports for submittal to applicable external agencies and performing related activities. Prepares debt service schedules, reports and payments to ensure timely payment & recording; prepares related reports for reporting. Debt coordination tracking and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer.
Prepare and analyze investment and cash flow statements to ensure maximum investment potential for available funds; performs investment reconciliations between the City's general ledger and investment tools.
Manages the expenses and payments of the various self-insurance funds. Including interdepartmental billings.
Prepares and completes various surveys and annual reporting requirements to other entities such as Tennessee Department of Transportation, Greater Nashville Regional Council, bond covenant compliance reporting, etc.
Evaluates and makes recommendations for automated processes and programs to enhance the treasury. Develops and implements operational policies and procedures to ensure best practices. Evaluates and assesses internal controls for deficiencies. Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes, enhance controls, promote teamwork, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality and seamless customer service.
Performs other work as required.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Four (4) years progressive responsibility in accounting and fiscal management, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.
License and Certifications
Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) required or must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.