Metropolitan Treasurer

The Metropolitan Treasurer position is a full-time position within the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The Metropolitan Treasurer is the head of the division of Treasury in the Finance Department. Per the Metropolitan Charter, "The Metropolitan Treasurer shall supervise and be responsible for the custody and disbursement of all funds belonging to the Metropolitan Government and all funds handled by Metropolitan government officers as agents or trustees except as otherwise provided in this Charter or by ordinance or general law not inconsistent with this Charter." Performs related duties as required.

Metro Finance has several divisions, including procurement, treasury, and management and budget. Department employees provide financial management, information, and business products to policymakers, departments, investors, and the Nashville community to give them confidence in our government and to help them make informed decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Manages receipt and disbursement of Metropolitan Government's funds.
• Manages daily liquidity.
• Maintains long-term cash position forecasts.
• Develops investment policies and strategies.
• Serves as a member of the cash investment committee.
• Oversees relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
• Manages and oversees activity in the Metropolitan Pension Trust Fund.
• Manages relationship with the Pension Trust Fund's investment advisor.
• Coordinates and oversees activities of Pension Trust Fund money managers.
• Provides administrative support for the Board of Education Administrative Retirement Committee (ARC).
• Performs duties of Plan Administrator for Metro's 457 plan.
• Manages commercial paper (short-term bond anticipation notes) program.
• Manages relationships with various paying agents, underwriters, and rating agencies.
• Oversees debt management activities according to policies, regulatory guidance, and laws.
• Manages required financial reporting.
• Supervises preparation of checks and electronic forms of payment for distribution.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field from an accredited college or university and, as stipulated by Metropolitan Charter section 8.106, at least five (5) years' experience supervising fiscal affairs and/or managing a treasury.

No Substitutions

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 Qualifications:

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Government treasury management experience.
• Professional designation – CTP (Certified Treasury Professional), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager).

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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.