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South Carolina First Steps

Director of Finance

South Carolina First Steps, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Overview

Under general supervision of SC First Steps' Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this position functions as the Director of Finance. In consultation with the CFO, and working with senior management and program staff, this position is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, accounting, auditing and financial reporting, and grants management and compliance. Reporting includes preparation and/or approval of all reporting required by the SC Comptroller General's Office, the State Treasurer's Office, the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, the Executive Budget Office and all other governmental agencies. Oversees professional clerical and accounting staff and receives assistance as needed from the CFO. Responsibilities

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of state and agency accounting and reporting requirements. Prepares and/or approves all external financial reporting required by state and federal government agencies and private grantors. Manages year-end financial statement and audit preparation and response. Manages and/or completes periodic reporting for senior management, the Board of Trustees and General Assembly. Reports and reviews budget versus actual revenue and spending with managers and investigates variances to confirm correct coding & adjust forecasts as needed. Assists with monthly reporting and review of grant revenue and expenditures. Monitors grant compliance and manage production and submittal of invoices and draw requests. Forecasts and manages cash balances to meet agency funding needs on a timely basis. Assists with development of annual cost center budgets and grant budgets, as well as with annual budget requests and budget admin. Supervises Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, 4K fiscal manager and senior accountant. Approves or provides coding of all purchase requisitions and direct payments. Ensures that all financial transactions are posted timely and correctly in accordance with established policies. Backs up CFO on selected duties. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor\'s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field. Five (5) to ten (10) years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial planning, financial reporting, budgeting, and/or financial analysis. At least five (5) years in management/leadership positions, with at least three (3) of those years in SC state government accounting, budgeting, and/or reporting. Additional Requirements

Ability to plan and organize work and prioritize task based on schedules. Ability to analyze and interpret concrete financial data reports. Must have demonstrative ability to design easy-to-understand, highly useful reports. Must have strong problem solving, project management, organizational and management skills. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint. The employee should possess in-depth working knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of SC state government accounting, budgeting, banking, and finance management/reporting. Valid driver\'s license and ability to travel in-state. Preferred Qualifications

Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) certification or MBA/advanced business degree. Extensive experience/high proficiency with SCEIS Production and Business Warehouse processes and reporting.

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