Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer

York County, South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

York County, SC seeks a Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer to lead the county's finance team and serve as a trusted advisor to the County Manager and Council. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, treasury operations, and financial forecasting, ensuring transparency and accountability in public funds.

The CFO/Treasurer balances immediate operational needs with long-term financial sustainability, directs CAFR development, and provides strategic financial guidance for capital planning and

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline. Master’s Degree or CPA preferred.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership in finance, accounting, and budgeting in municipal government, including at least three (3) years in a senior management role.
• Experience with GASB and GAAP standards and GFOA best practices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff; handles employee concerns, schedules, and performance appraisals.
• Manages budgeting, accounting, auditing, treasury operations, investment and cash management, and internal controls.
• Directs preparation of annual budgets, CAFR, and financial reporting; ensures compliance with GAAP and GASB.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

GASB/GAAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

YORK COUNTY, SC – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / TREASURER

The Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer is a key member of the County’s leadership team, responsible for ensuring the organization remains financially strong, strategically positioned, and prepared for future opportunities and challenges. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to the County Manager, County Council, elected officials, and departmental leaders, helping guide decisions that affect the County’s long‑term financial health and organizational priorities. Beyond overseeing the County’s financial operations, the CFO/Treasurer builds relationships across the organization, promotes sound stewardship of public resources, and fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Overseeing a broad portfolio of financial functions, the CFO/Treasurer directs all aspects of accounting, budgeting, auditing, treasury operations, investment and cash management, financial forecasting, tax collection, and internal controls. As the County’s chief financial strategist, this leader balances immediate operational needs with long‑term financial sustainability, develops data‑driven recommendations to inform policy and resource allocation decisions, and strengthens the County’s reputation as a forward‑thinking and fiscally responsible organization. Through strategic leadership and collaborative partnerships, the CFO/Treasurer ensures financial practices align with the County’s mission, goals, and commitment to serving residents effectively and responsibly.

To view the full position profile, please visit: York County CFO Profile

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Develops and implements financial policies, internal controls, and procedures to support transparency and accountability.
• Directs the preparation and administration of the County’s and Museum’s annual budgets, reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs, reviews and analyzes department budget requests, monitors revenues and expenditures, performs appropriate cost control activities and prepares long‑range forecasts of county revenues and expenditures as required.
• Serves as custodian of all funds managed by the County, maintains responsibility for the receipt and disbursement of funds and the investment and cash management of idle funds, manages cash flow of county and agency funds, signs all County checks and approves wire transfers of funds.
• Manages the County’s Debt and Investments in support of County goals according to generally accepted practices, Federal, State and local regulatory requirements.
• Works with County Administration and Departments to understand future capital project needs to identify the most appropriate cost‑effective financing mechanisms to meet the needs of the County.
• Coordinates all aspects of the financing process regardless of the funding mechanism (bonds, commercial paper, bank loan, capital lease/purchase, public/private) for the County.
• Analyzes and presents findings as it relates to proposals for financing opportunities, identifies potential savings in existing financing structures, develops financial models and evaluates complex finance structures.
• Directs the collection of current and delinquent County, school, municipal, and special district taxes, as well as various fines, fees, and miscellaneous county revenues.
• Formulates and supervises all accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; ensures the central accounting system is implemented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; establishes systems for the proper documentation of payroll, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Directs the development of the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and serves as principal liaison with the auditors and County staff.
• Provides executive overview (Transmittal Letter), Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), and statistical tables and analysis. Responsible for the overall accuracy of the CAFR.
• Conducts periodic reviews of the County’s finances to detect and resolve discrepancies and other problems.
• Provides guidance and direction to County departments in monitoring the financial status of departments and providing advice regarding potential problems and alternative solutions.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from County personnel, elected officials and citizens regarding county financial matters; presents financial information and issues to external groups as required.
• Works with Council, Manager’s Office, County Attorney’s Office, Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel to prepare Official Statements for Bond Issues.
• Performs related work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline. Master’s Degree or Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Requires eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership in finance, accounting, and budgeting functions in municipal government, including at least three (3) years in a senior management role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with GASB and GAAP standards and GFOA best practices are highly desirable.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Government Finance Officers Association Certification, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Finance Officer, and/or Certified Government Finance Officer preferred.

IDEAL CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES

Models the Way (Integrity & Stewardship)

• Sets the standard for ethical leadership and fiscal responsibility.
• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and stewardship of public funds.
• Aligns actions with organizational values and builds credibility through consistency and trust.

Inspires a Shared Vision (Strategic Leadership)

• Translates complex financial data into a clear, compelling vision that aligns with organizational priorities.
• Engages stakeholders across departments to build shared ownership of financial goals and long‑term sustainability.

Challenges the Process (Innovation & Continuous Improvement)

• Actively seeks opportunities to improve and modernize financial operations.
• Champions innovation through data‑driven decision making.

Enables Others to Act (Employee Development & Collaboration)

• Builds a culture of collaboration, trust, and empowerment.
• Develops talent through coaching, mentoring, and delegation, equipping leaders to think strategically and act confidently.
• Breaks down silos and fosters strong cross‑functional partnerships.

Encourages the Heart (Employee Engagement & Culture)

• Recognizes contributions, celebrates wins, and fosters a sense of purpose and belonging.
• Creates an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to perform at their highest level.