Waste Services Finance Director - Strategic Budget & Oversight

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waste Services Assistant Director - Finance provides strategic financial leadership for the Metro Nashville Waste Services Department, guiding budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, fee/contract analysis, and regulatory reporting.

This role supports the Waste Services Director, overseeing divisions, supervising management staff, and ensuring financial practices align with Metro policies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and capital projects.
• Management experience in public sector or waste-management setting.
• CPFO/CPA/CGFM or related accreditations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial planning activities and long-range strategies.
• Assists in preparing and monitoring annual operating and capital budgets.
• Conducts complex financial analysis and rate/fee modeling.
• Oversees funding coordination from Local, State, and Federal sources.
• Directs and reports financial performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with financial regulations and Metro policies.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Waste Services Assistant Director - Finance provides strategic financial leadership for the Metro Nashville Waste Services Department, guiding budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, fee/contract analysis, and regulatory reporting.

This role supports the Waste Services Director, overseeing divisions, supervising management staff, and ensuring financial practices align with Metro policies and industry standards.