Chief Financial Officer - Columbia
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Apply to Chief Financial Officer - Columbia at State of South Carolina, Department of Employment and WorkforceJob details
- Location
- Richland County or Columbia
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $113,016 - $160,000/yr
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
About Us
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
Are you a finance professional with experience leading a large team and managing a complex system? Join us at DEW!
Our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees Finance and Procurement. This position has responsibility for the financial well-being of the agency, ensuring that federal grants and state funding are aligned with the agency's mission and strategic direction. The CFO is responsible for budget development and administration, state accounting and reporting, and federal cost accounting and reporting. This position directs the implementation of adequate financial controls for compliance with federal, state, contractual, budgetary, accounting and audit guidelines. The CFO builds a financial framework that allows program managers and senior leadership to deliver on annual goals, objectives, and long-range agency initiatives.
An ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of financial accounting and budgetary systems. The candidate also will have knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes and federal accounting rules, and the ability to interpret complicated federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations.
Key Responsibilities- Direct the execution of complex financial, budgetary, and automated program systems.
- Manage a large staff of paraprofessional and professional accounting and budgeting personnel.
- Interpret and analyze financial data and reports.
- Develop the agency’s comprehensive budget which includes forecasting revenues and expenditures, and analyzing programmatic effects.
- Serve as primary contact with state agencies for fiscal information.
- Oversee SCEIS (SAP) state-wide accounting system, GAAP financial reporting, and audit engagements.
- Direct all financial matters for the agency, coordinating with Procurement, Budget, and Accounting directors.
- Promote an effective, customer-driven workforce system, responsible for human resource activities, and a professional work environment.
Position Duties
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration with a minimum of five years of professional experience. A minimum of three years of experience managing a financial system with both accounting and budgetary responsibilities or three years directing a major organizational unit within a complex financial system.
Additional RequirementsPosition may occasionally require driving and overnight travel.
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant is preferred.
Other Qualifications
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
- Less than a twelfth grade education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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- Indeed.com
- SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
- NASWA Job Board
- SC Works Center Referral
- SC DEW Current or Former Employee
- SC DEW Recruitment Communication or DEW Recruiter
- Other
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Employment and Workforce Address 1550 Gadsden StreetColumbia, South Carolina, 29202 Phone803-737-2550