Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Upstate South Carolina | Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid Flexibility

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a well-established local government organization in Upstate South Carolina to identify a Director of Finance for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This position offers the opportunity to lead financial operations for a growing municipality while serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and elected officials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning


• Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards


• Manage general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and utility billing functions


• Coordinate annual audits and financial compliance activities


• Administer grant accounting and reporting
  
• Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and procedures


• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership and governing boards


• Supervise finance and administrative staff members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field


• 5+ years of progressive accounting, finance, budgeting, audit, or governmental finance experience


• Municipal or government accounting experience strongly preferred


• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, budgeting, audit processes, and internal controls


• CPA designation preferred


• Experience with Harris SmartFusion or similar municipal ERP systems highly desirable


• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Compensation & Work Environment

• $40-$45/hour


• Contract-to-hire opportunity


• On-site presence preferred with potential hybrid flexibility


• High-visibility role working closely with executive leadership and governing officials

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