Assistant Town Manager


The Town of Mount Carmel is hiring

Assistant Town Manager

The Assistant Town Manager serves as a key member of the Town's executive leadership team and assists the Town Manager in the administration, management, and operation of municipal government. The Assistant Town Manager shall also serve as the Finance Director (CMFO designee) and Town Recorder for the Town of Mount Carmel.

The Assistant Town Manager, under the direction of the Town Manager/CFO, is responsible for directing and overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the Town, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, investments, debt administration, utility billing, financial reporting, grant administration, and internal controls. The Assistant Town Manager serves as the Town's Finance Director and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements.

Minimum Education, Training, & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Government, or a closely related field is required.
  • Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Finance, or related field is strongly preferred.
  • Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government administration, finance, accounting, budgeting, or related management experience.
  • Supervisory and leadership experience required.
  • Valid Tennessee Driver License.
  • Certification as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) by the State of Tennessee is preferred at the time of appointment and must be obtained within two (2) years of employment and maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

To apply, send Resume and Cover Letter to tyler.williams@mountcarmeltn.gov or apply via Indeed.