South Carolina Treasurer's Office · 2 days ago
Finance Director
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe South Carolina Treasurer's Office is seeking a Finance Director to provide executive-level leadership over the agency’s financial and administrative operations. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating all financial activities in compliance with applicable laws and standards, overseeing budgeting, accounting, and operational functions.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the agency’s internal financial functions, including budgeting, accounts payable, financial reporting, audits, shopping cart approvals, and other fiscal operations
Plan, design, implement, and control all financial activities in compliance with GASB standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws
Develop, direct, and evaluate complex financial and managerial accounting and budgeting systems
Assure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports that reliably reflect the agency’s financial position
Review designated financial closing packages and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
Establish and maintain financial management policies that ensure agency solvency and availability of funding to support all agency operations
Maintain integrity of all fiscal systems by ensuring programs and fiscal practices comply with federal and state rules, regulations, and agency policies
Oversee the agency’s budgeting processes and provide consultation, accountability, and guidance to Executive Staff on budgetary matters
Serve as the primary financial liaison to the Comptroller General’s Office and the Executive Budget Office
Work collaboratively with agency leadership and funding partners to support agency priorities and funding requirements
Analyze financial data and leverage reporting tools to support decision-making and meet established reporting timelines
Oversee and manage agency operational functions including procurement, facilities, records retention, accounts payable, travel administration, and mailroom operations
Research and resolve outstanding invoices, vendor inquiries, past-due payments, and payment discrepancies
Identify and correct purchase orders for past-due payments and ensure proper approvals and documentation for direct payments
Ensure accurate account coding, data integrity, and compliance with agency procedures
Manage and supervise the Procurement Manager
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure quality deliverables and deadlines are met
Foster a collaborative work environment and maintain productive working relationships within the Division, STO, and across the agency
Support staff development through training, cross-training initiatives, and continuous improvement of work procedures
Analyze, develop, evaluate, and revise financial and administrative policies and procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity
Identify operational gaps or weaknesses and collaborate with the Chief of Staff, Deputies, and Directors to implement improvements in the agency’s best interest
Ensure policies and procedures are maintained in an accurate, current, and usable manner to support quality outcomes
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience in accounting, finance, and/or related field
Five (5) years of supervisory experience
Expertise in the use of automated accounting systems and/or financial reporting systems
Ability to identify and recommend strategies and initiatives that improve an agency's financial programs/systems
Sound knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practice
Understanding of governmental financial statements
Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports
Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations
Ability to draw upon analysis of others and make recommendations that have a direct impact to operations
Must be a critical thinker who can reason through issues and provide solutions
Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other employees, technical staff, management, vendors and executive level staff within and outside state government
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to make presentations and prepare reports
Must be sensitive to the completion of tasks and meeting deadlines
May be required to work beyond the core hours
Must be high energy and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment, while juggling multiple priorities and still delivering quality work
Must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, positive attitude, utilize a solution-driven approach to problem solving
Must understand the importance of maintaining positive working relationships with both internal staff and external service providers
Must be able to safely lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20 lbs
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for intermittent periods of time
Must be able to reach, bend, and twist at the waist to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment
Preferred
Extensive experience in SCEIS (SAP)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Company
South Carolina Treasurer's Office
The South Carolina Treasurer’s Office is a fast-paced, high-performing operation that more closely resembles a large regional bank.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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