Director of Finance

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