Finance Administrator - General Sessions Court

Finance Administrator

The General Sessions Court of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County is seeking an experienced financial leader to serve as Finance Administrator. This full time, non-civil service position is responsible for directing the financial operations of the court system, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement, grants management, and financial reporting. The Administrator works closely with judges, the Court Administrator, and Metro financial offices to ensure fiscal integrity, compliance with laws and regulations, and effective use of resources to support court operations.

Typical duties include :

• Developing and managing the court system's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Overseeing accounting, payroll, accounts payable / receivable, and procurement functions.
• Monitoring revenues, expenditures, and financial trends; preparing regular financial statements and forecasts.
• Ensuring compliance with Metro policies, state / federal regulations, and government accounting standards.
• Administering state and federal grants, as well as special revenue funds.
• Advising court leadership on fiscal policy, resource allocation, and long-range planning.
• Supervising finance staff, providing direction, training, and performance management.
• Serving as the primary liaison with Metro Finance, Office of Management & Budget, auditors, and external partners.

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Preferred experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

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 General Sessions Court at 615-862-5199.