Finance Director

GFOASC LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial management, including budgeting and accounts management. The role involves supervising accounting functions, communicating financial status, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in public finance. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting practices are essential. This position plays a key role in the city’s financial planning and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public finance administration.

Responsibilities

• Serves as chief financial officer to the City.
• Plans, directs, supervises and participates in accounting functions.
• Analyzes and communicates the financial status to the City Administrator.

Skills

Financial management

Budget preparation

Accounting

Public finance administration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s Degree

Job description

Finance Director

Company: City of Walhalla - Walhalla, SC, USA

General Purpose

Performs a wide variety of routine professional, technical, administrative and specialized work related to financial management of the City, including budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resources, payroll, risk management and other fiscal systems of the City.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the City Administrator.

Supervision Exercised

Accounting Clerk

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as chief financial officer to the City;
• Plans, directs, supervises and participates in the general accounting, investment, audit, banking and debt management functions of the City;
• Analyzes, interprets and communicates the financial status of the organization to the City Administrator and Council;
• Supervises the collection of taxes, fees and other accounts receivable, in accordance with local, state and federal laws;
• Maintains financial records and prepares financial reports;
• Assists in budget preparation and execution;
• Conducts internal audits, ensuring compliance;
• Provides recommendations for financial planning, cost control and revenue generation;
• Leads preparations for the City’s annual external audit performed by a third party CPA firm;
• Processes payroll and accounts payable;
• Prepares bank deposits;
• Processes insurance claims with MASC SCMIT and SCMIRF;
• Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and assures that GAAP standards, as well as state and federal government requirements are maintained;
• Maintains employee benefit programs and related data;
• Maintains daily cash balance, examines receipts for accuracy and completeness, reconciles bank statements;
• Coordinates state purchasing requests, bid requests and serves as City Purchasing Agent;
• Performs Notary Public function;
• Assists in the development, implementation and adherence to adopted financial policies that result in the sound financial management of the City;
• Monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure adherence to budget allocations;

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional and administrative experience in public finance administration.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree.
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Must be bondable.

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Contact Information

Celia Boyd Myers
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