Director of Finance & HR

$86,750 - $99,000/Yr

Town Of Signal Mountain - Signal Mountain, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Signal Mountain, TN

About the position

The Finance & HR Director serves as the Town Treasurer and HR Manager for the Town of Signal Mountain, overseeing both financial operations and human resources activities. This pivotal role is responsible for a wide range of functions including accounting, budgeting, payroll, benefits administration, tax collection, financial auditing, and maintaining insurance programs. The Director will engage in strategic planning to ensure the town's strong fiscal standing while supervising clerical staff to ensure efficient operations. Key responsibilities include attending Town Council meetings to provide updates on fiscal and HR matters, managing official records and town archives, overseeing the collection of taxes and fees, and ensuring timely payment of town employees and vendors. The Director will also supervise the Finance and Human Resources staff, administer payroll and benefits, develop HR policies, manage recruitment processes, and handle employee relations. Additionally, the role involves maintaining insurance coverage and managing risk, coordinating the annual financial audit, and assisting with budget preparation to align with the town's financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Attend Town Council meetings and provide fiscal and HR updates.
• Manage official records and town archives.
• Oversee collection of taxes and fees, and payment of town employees and vendors.
• Supervise Finance and Human Resources staff.
• Administer payroll and benefits.
• Develop HR policies, manage recruitment, and employee relations.
• Maintain insurance coverage and risk management.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit and assist with budget preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, or finance; Master's preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in governmental financial and HR management, with supervisory experience.