FINANCE DIRECTOR

The City of Brentwood, TN is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Municipal Finance Director to join our team and work collaboratively with our retiring Finance Director for several months before assuming full responsibility. During this time, the new Director will hold the title of Finance Director – Designate, and will report to the City Manager, while department staff will continue to report to the incumbent Finance Director.  This unique transition period offers a tremendous advantage, allowing the incoming director to gain valuable institutional knowledge, build strong relationships with staff and the community, and ensure a seamless transition of financial operations. The retiring director's guidance will provide insight into key processes, historical context, and best practices, setting the stage for long-term success.

The ideal candidate is forward thinking, and will 1) engage in organizational development to build the team, mentor, and train personnel; 2) foster innovation, be creative, and continuously seek ways to improve financial operations and services to the public; 3) find and develop solutions to achieve organizational goals and objectives; and 4) shape and retool the Finance Department into a state-of-the art, efficient, and effective organization.  As such, the ideal candidate, while being technically experienced in Accounting and Finance, must view challenges as an opportunity, value customer service, enjoy problem solving, thrive in a collaborative and team oriented environment, and have the drive to achieve organizational excellence.

The successful candidate will be a “hands-on” working Finance Director with proven technical expertise.

As the Finance Director, you’ll ensure the City maintains its strong fiscal health and aligns financial strategies with the City’s long-term goals. You will provide executive leadership, strategic direction, guidance, and management of the Finance Department. If this sounds like you, and you have a passion for public service and a commitment to maintain financial integrity, we encourage you to apply. This job post will remain open until filled, but applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Friday, May 9 for first consideration.

Brentwood Finance Department

Why Brentwood?

Located in scenic Williamson County, Brentwood is considered one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee. The City is known for its strong business community, quality schools, abundant recreational activities, and high standard of living. It sits just south of Nashville and has a population of approximately 46,000 residents.

The City of Brentwood is a well-managed, financially strong city known for its high standards of governance and commitment to excellence. This is an opportunity to lead a highly skilled team, shape the City's financial future, and contribute to a thriving community.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $146,043 - $219,065. Starting salary near the midpoint of this range based on experience.
• A 5% salary increase after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
• Transportation Allowance of $2,000 per year, based on a 5-day work week, distributed equally over 26 pay periods.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance for employees (with family coverage options), employer-provided health clinic, retirement plans including a TCRS hybrid pension, and paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave. 

The Finance Director will develop and administer budgets, policies, and financial procedures while leading the City's short-term and long-term financial planning. This position also directs investment programs, manages municipal debt issuances, and ensures compliance with governmental accounting standards. Additionally, the Finance Director supervises the Finance Department, oversees financial reporting, and safeguards City assets through strong internal controls.

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Finance Department staff, fostering a productive and collaborative team environment.
• Manage the City's budgeting process, revenue projections, and financial reporting to federal, state, and other governing entities.
• Oversee the investment of City funds, banking operations, and municipal bond issuances, ensuring the City maintains its AAA/Aaa  bond ratings with Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s rating agencies.
• Ensure strong internal control practices to protect City assets and prevent fraud.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual financial audit and the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Emergency Communications District Annual Financial Report.
• Manage City-issued purchasing card program, operation of banking accounts, and fixed asset reporting.
• Present financial reports and recommendations at public meetings, effectively communicating complex financial matters to officials and residents.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulations, and financial trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. CPA or advanced degree preferred. Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) designation is required and will be considered in lieu of a CPA.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, auditing, or financial management.
• Experience in a supervisory role overseeing accounting functions and personnel.
• Previous experience as a Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, or an equivalent leadership role in local government preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc.  Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.  Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently.

DATA CONCEPTION:  Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:  Requires the ability of effectively communicating to convey or exchange administrative, financial and/or legal information.  Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:  Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Finance Director.  Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Requires the ability to communicate with and before others with poise,   control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE:  Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Finance Director.

VERBAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.

MOTOR COORDINATION:  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:  May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:  Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures.  Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Finance Director.

VISUAL ACUITY:  Clear vision is necessary for reading complex financial data and reports.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary : $146,043 - $219,065