Experience in emergency response operations preferred. Knowledge of and responsible working experience with E-911 system development and installation essential. Applications are being accepted for the position of finance director by the city of Rockwood, located 40 miles west of Knoxville. The position is responsible for directing the financial administrative activities of the city. The successful candidate must have a degree in accounting, finance, or related field with a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible managerial experience in governmental accounting, finance, general accounting, and budgeting.
Salary is negotiable.
A physical exam may be required upon offer of employment. The position reports to the city manager and will have responsibility for administering and overseeing operations and activities such as the annual budget, cash management, debt administration, billing, collections, accounts payable, bond issuance, and payroll. The person filling the position will supervise approximately 20 finance department professionals responsible for performing complex accounting and financial duties and will be a member of the city manager's executive management team. Qualified applicants are sought by the city of Fairview for its first full-time fire chief. That person must also have had previous training experience in fire and EMS and have a strong background in fire command.