Greater Dickson Gas Authority (Natural/Propane Gas Distribution Company) is recruiting for an Assistant Director of Finance.  

The purpose of this classification is to direct, organize, implement and manage functions associated with accounting policies, practices, and procedures, and maintains all accounting records.  Assures financial reports and records conform to proper accounting principles. Under general supervision is responsible for the design and administration of the rates of the Authority to fully return the cost of service to produce a fair return and distribute costs equitably among customers of Greater Dickson Gas Authority. Reports to the Director of Finance.

The Assistant Director of Finance must initially have an attitude to learn about the natural and propane gas industry. The Assistant Director of Finance must be capable of meshing with their peers in the workplace and work together when required. The Assistant Director of Finance must be capable of communicating his/her thoughts in a proper manner and display a congenial attitude in accepting assignments. The Assistant Director of Finance must work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures. The Assistant Director of Finance must work efficiently with little supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting plus 3 – 5 years related experience in Governmental Accounting or 5-7 years related experience in General Accounting and at least one of the one of the following Certifications/Licenses:

A.   Tennessee Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM),

B.   Tennessee Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)

C.   Tennessee Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO)

D.   Tennessee Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

·         Excellent interpersonal skills. 

·         Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Excel and Word

·         Demonstrated competency in any prominent Accounting Software 

• Must be 18 years of age. 
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver's License.
• The ability to use a computer keyboard effectively.

·         The ability to orally communicate by phone or person to person.

·         The ability to see/read money and/or printed material.

·         The ability to make decisions under pressure.

·         Ambulatory.

Salary:  DOQ above.  Excellent benefit package with free individual medical/dental insurance, individual Life and LTD, plus TCRS Pension.

The potential for this position is to fill the Director of Finance once retired.

Greater Dickson Gas Authority accepts only online applications (and resumes) via our website:

www.gdga.com/jobs