Financial and Incentive Manager Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Financial and Incentive Manager with the Administration Department. Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, this position develops, manages and implements economic development finance and incentive programs, facilitates internal and external meetings, organizes economic development incentive programs so that they run efficiently, manages key economic development initiatives to ensure program continuity, and evaluates economic development incentive projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administration and management of grants and economic incentive programs, and other economic development, redevelopment, or capital improvement programs or projects as assigned. The manager coordinates with internal departments, external stakeholders, and financial institutions to ensure the fiscal integrity and effectiveness of development efforts. A key component of this role includes review and presentation of detailed financial reports, forecasts, and performance data for boards, committees, and leadership, to provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support policy and funding decisions. This class involves managing financial and incentive programs, conducting research, and providing technical assistance to businesses. The role often involves analyzing projects, evaluating proposals, and ensuring compliance with economic development policies.

Essential Functions:

Perform highly responsible work compiling, evaluating, and presenting information about incentive programs to determine the return on investment and community benefits necessary to ensure programs continue to serve the City’s economic development goals. Identify, develop, and evaluate the general financial cost, financial impact, and risk of using the financial incentive tools for economic development projects. Conduct and evaluate Proformas, Cost-Benefit Analyses and Economic Impact Analyses. Receive and review incentive and grant applications, conduct economic impact analyses, due diligence, and make recommendations for awards. Conduct research and provide recommendations on business incentive best practices, including tax incentive analyses. Monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for incentive and/or grant recipients to ensure compliance with program requirements. Participate in the creation/modification of program guidelines, applications, and policies related to economic development. Maintain a database of project records and schedules for businesses receiving economic development incentives. Provide administrative support to the Industrial Development Board, the Economic Development Council, the Johnson City Development Authority, and other boards as assigned. Align efforts by working with local, regional, state, and federal economic development agencies and other groups to coordinate efforts to support current businesses and identify opportunities to develop incentive programs while avoiding duplication of services. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, municipal officials, and the public. Exhibit a high level of emotional intelligence and have strong customer service skills. Exhibit strong analytical and mathematical skills. Work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines. Occasional attendance at meetings and events on nights and weekends.

Acceptable Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master’s Degree (preferred) in Accounting or Finance, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, or a related field. 5-7 years minimum of employment in a professional-level capacity in private or public accounting/bookkeeping, or a related area. Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification preferred. Must be proficient in Implan, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software programs. Experience in managing Tax Increment Financing and Payment in lieu of Tax incentive programs. Pre-employment physical, and background check required. EEO/AA