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Job description
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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Worksite address
pickens, SC, 29671, US
Who can apply
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