Director Finance & Administration, Town of Ridgeland
Administers the Finance Department and the financial operations in areas such as cash management, investments, report preparation, budget preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants, fixed assets, payroll and fines/fees collections for the general fund and the enterprise fund; reports to the Town Administrator. Acts as HR manager and enrolls new employees in health/insurance benefits, coordinates hiring process, files quarterly SCRS/PORS retirement reports and monthly State health insurance premium reports, responsible for payroll and related reports and tax filings.
Supervises and directs the Town’s financial operations; formulates and supervises all accounting methods, policies/procedures, forms and records; produces monthly financial statements; completes government agency reports (state and federal); manages State and Federal Grants; assists Town Administrator in the formulation of the Town’s annual operating budget.
Acts as the principle financial advisor to the Town Administrator and administers all financial policies, transactions and activities as approved by Town Council; runs the annual audit. Maintains the Town’s accounting software system and ensures each accounting period is balanced and properly archived; ensures procurement procedures are in conformity with Town Ordinances.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university supplemented by five or more years of experience in governmental fund accounting. Candidate must successfully demonstrate knowledge of GASB, fund accounting and internal controls.
Working knowledge of accounting software, mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint) is essential. A minimum of five years’ governmental accounting experience is required; or a current CPA or CGFO certification will be considered in lieu of years' experience. Applicant must be able to successfully pass a credit check and be bonded.
Email cover letter & resume to: Dennis E. Averkin, Town Administrator at: daverkin@ridgelandsc.gov.
See full job description at: https://www.ridgelandsc.gov/job-opportunities.