Charleston County, SC
POSITION: ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR
GRADE: MNGR/03
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DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
Hiring Range: $62,795 - $107,993 Estimated Annual Salary)
This highly responsible professional position directs various financial operations of the County under the
direction of the Finance Director. A substantial and crucial responsibility of this position is preparing the annual
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the County. Successful experience with preparing a
CAFR is critical. Strong analytical, financial reporting, organizational and interpersonal skills are critical to be
successful in this position. Other duties include: directing staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of
accounting records, acting on behalf of the Finance Director in her absence, personnel management, and
reviewing financial reports for errors and omissions. This position serves as liaison with the County’s
independent external auditors, prepares information for required regulatory reporting, and
coordinates/prepares information for various debt issues. This position also manages and supervises the
maintenance of financial accounts detailing assets, liabilities, revenues, expenditures, and equity of County
funds in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Assistant Finance Director is
essential to the County’s Emergency Operations Center and is expected to perform duties during an
emergency. Professional development is expected to remain up to date regarding the principles, practices and
new developments as adopted by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Governmental Finance
Officers of America. Candidates must have the ability to interpret accounting reports and records and to
analyze accounting data for internal control and reporting purposes.
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills, extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial
reporting as applicable to local government and related computer applications, and proven management,
planning and presentation skills are essential. Candidates must also be proficient in WORD, EXCEL and
PowerPoint. A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to acceptance of the position is
required.
Requirements: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License is required. Additional requirements include a
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or other related field, supplemented with 5 – 7 years of related
experience in preparing governmental financial statements and audits; OR an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Certification as a Government Finance Officer for SC supplemented with a
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 10 years of related experience working in a local government may be
considered.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, October 2, 2015.