Finance Manager - Cash Operations

Position Description

The primary purpose of this Finance Manager - Cash Operations is to manage the daily cash operations and banking relationships for the Metropolitan Government. The Finance Manager - Cash Operations is responsible for ensuring short-term liquidity needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining compliance with internal controls and treasury best practices. This role serves as a key liaison with the Division of Accounts, Office of Management and Budget, Law Department, and other Metro departments to support government-wide cash management activities. The Finance Manager - Cash Operations administers the Treasury Management Workstation (TMS) and associated banking platforms, overseeing accurate cash positioning, forecasting, reconciliations, and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, while also serving as a key resource for troubleshooting and resolving complex or unconventional issues beyond standard cash management responsibilities.

Metro Finance has several divisions, including procurement, treasury and management and budget. Department employees provide financial management, information and business products to policy makers, departments, investors and the Nashville community to give them confidence in our government and to help them make informed decisions.

Typical Duties

• Manage daily cash positioning and short-term liquidity to ensure Metro’s operational accounts are properly funded and excess balances are invested in LGIP.
• Maintain and refine short-term cash flow forecasts to support funding decisions and investment activity.
• Coordinate proper liquidity for debt payments in collaboration with the Treasury Debt Team and Treasury Investments Team.
• Coordinate with the Treasury Investments Team as it pertains to LGIP investments and withdrawals to support Investment Team purchases of Treasury Securities, Commercial Paper, etc.
• Serve as Metro’s primary banking relationship manager and liaison for all treasury operations.
• Open, maintain, and close operational bank accounts in accordance with Metro policy and service needs.
• Monitor account structures, bank fees, and fraud activity to ensure effective cash concentration and prevent financial loss.
• Lead the implementation of new banking services, troubleshoot issues, and serve as a resource to Metro departments on treasury-related matters.
• Administer Metro’s commercial credit card program, including training, account setup, issue resolution, and program oversight.
• Administer the Treasury Management Workstation (TMS), in conjunction with the Manager of PCI Compliance and Merchant Services, ensuring system integrity, data accuracy, and timely integration with ERP and banking systems.
• Oversee user access and support system configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT and vendors.
• Lead and support automation and process improvement efforts to increase efficiency in cash operations and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and established treasury controls.
• Perform second-level approval of treasury invoices (e.g., bank fees, credit card statements) through enterprise workflows.
• Administer access and filings on the State’s TNTAP platform for sales tax, privilege tax, and related treasury payments.
• Review Departmental Credit Card activity for policy compliance.
• Prepare treasury reports and analysis for Finance leadership, auditors, and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate operational data and documentation in the Treasury shared drive.
• Support the annual audit process and participate in internal and external reviews related to treasury functions.
• Maintain Cash Management policies and update/review on a regular basis.
• Participate in RFPs for treasury-related services including banking, credit card processors, and armored car contracts.
• Evaluate vendor performance and recommend service enhancements to improve value and efficiency.
• Manage all cash operations staff and functions, including electronic and check disbursements, voids, and reversals.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance oversight to ensure operational excellence across the treasury team.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, along with (5) five years of professional experience in finance or treasury cash management including (3) three years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with treasury systems, banking platforms, and cash operations

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Treasury Management Workstations (e.g., Kyriba, FIS Integrity, GTreasury) and ERP systems such as Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, or SAP.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex or unconventional issues beyond standard responsibilities.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.