State of South Carolina
Director of Finance (Accounting/ Fiscal Manager II) - 61110040
State of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Overview
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? South Carolina First Steps is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate to apply. This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. Responsibilities
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. 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. 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. Qualifications
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. Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) certification or MBA/advanced business degree. Extensive experience/high proficiency with SCEIS Production and Business Warehouse processes and reporting. Benefits
SC First Steps offers health, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Information available from the agency. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available Retirement benefit choices State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) *Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. SC First Steps is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. 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. SC First Steps offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Information available from the agency. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available Retirement benefit choices State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) *Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? South Carolina First Steps is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate to apply. This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. Responsibilities
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. 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. 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. Qualifications
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. Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) certification or MBA/advanced business degree. Extensive experience/high proficiency with SCEIS Production and Business Warehouse processes and reporting. Benefits
SC First Steps offers health, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Information available from the agency. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available Retirement benefit choices State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) *Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. SC First Steps is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. 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. SC First Steps offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Information available from the agency. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available Retirement benefit choices State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) *Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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