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Position:
Finance Director

Company:
Beaufort County South Carolina - Beaufort, SC , USA

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Job Description:

Description

The purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate the business and fiscal activities of the County. Plan, organize and control financial and management support functions. Direct all financial activities and accurately account for all financial transactions, receipts and disbursements of monies. This class formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• 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.
• Prepares balanced budget for all County departments from information supplied by department managers; maintains budgets throughout the year and amends as necessary; works with all departments to individualize departmental account needs. 
• Plans, coordinates, administers, and evaluates policies, programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and service offerings.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
• Reviews invoices, requisitions, and budget transfers for staff.
• Prepares comprehensive monthly and annual financial reports and various operating reports from general ledger account.
• Reviews and recommends to fund or not to fund for significant purchases and projects to assist the County Administrator as needed.
• Prepares and submits various state and federal reports as required by law.
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings.
• Analyzes financial information and prepares related accounting/financial statements and reports.
• Performs related work as assigned.

 

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field; or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in accounting and/or finance.  Master’s degree is preferred. Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred. 
• Over eight years and up to and including ten years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA). or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

 

 

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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Contact Information

Pinky Harriott
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[email protected]