Finance Director, City of Florence, SC
The City of Florence is seeking a new Finance Director to oversee the City’s financial management program, including planning, organizing, and directing its operations. They consult with and advise the City Manager on municipal financial matters and handle related tasks as needed. The Director is accountable for providing recommendations on financial management, revenue administration, and the efficient operation of both the Finance Department and its Utility Finance division.
Plans, directs, and oversees all accounting, financial, and related programs of the City. Plans, organizes, and directs Finance and Utility Finance activities to include accounting, purchasing, data processing, budget preparation, and revenue collection. Plans, directs, supervises, and participates in the general accounting, investment, audit, banking, and debt management functions of the City. Manages and oversees activities of professional staff in accounting, data processing, grants administration, business licensing and hospitality collections, and purchasing.
Prepares monthly financial statements and other reports for presentation to the City Council reflecting the financial standing of the City. Provides for the custody, handling, and safekeeping of cash. Coordinates preparation of Citywide departmental and non-departmental budgets. Develops preliminary and final estimates of City revenues and expenditures. Coordinates annual audit activities and preparation of comprehensive annual financial statements. Directs the preparation of all financial reports as well as reports for federal, state and other grants.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred. At least five years of increasingly responsible professional and administrative experience in public finance administration couple with at least two years of supervisory experience in public finance. Designation as a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) is preferred.
General laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial and accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Governmental accounting and auditing principles, theories, and practices. Principles of budget preparation and control. Laws affecting the operation of the Finance Department. Data processing principles, standard practices, and applications pertinent to a municipal environment; practices, methods, and laws relating to municipal bond financing; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Evaluate complex financial systems and efficiently formulate and implement accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records. Prepare and present informative financial reports. Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of staff engaged in a variety of accounting and financial record-keeping operations. Present complex and accurate information to City Council, City staff, and the public. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials, and the general public.
Interested candidates can apply here: https://www.fgp.com/jobs/finance-director-48260/. Please direct questions to Christin Mack, Manager of Public Sector Executive Search with Find Great People, at cmack@fgp.com.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by the FGP team. Candidates must meet the requirements above in order to be considered.