Director of Finance and Administration

• Supervise program area staff in accounting, finance, budget, procurement, fleet, facilities, and interagency mail.
• Have the knowledge and ability to complete the financial tasks of subordinates and serve as a backup in the event of employee absence or emergency.
• Manage the agency budget and cashflow, including general funds, other funds revenue, and grant funds in South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
• Establish and maintain budget and cash for capital improvement projects.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are updated as a method of clear communication to users and to fully integrate processes for the sourcing, purchasing, and payment of goods and services.
• Evaluate, implement, and monitor sufficient internal financial controls.
• Prepare monthly agency budget reports for agency leadership.
• Approve team workflow for budget transfers, journal entries, deposits, and payments.
• Proactively engage with other state agencies on administrative and financial matters, such as the Comptroller General, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Insurance Reserve Fund, Department of Administration, and Executive Budget Office. 
• Lead SCDA’s various audit engagements with the Office of State Auditor.
• Supervise capital asset inventory and reconciliation of GASB 87 and 96 lease accounting.
• Prepare, assist with, and/or review reports required by law and regulation, including but not limited to Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting Packages, Fees and Fines Report, Other Funds Survey, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance, Earmarked Appropriations Report, Real Property Data Management Report.  
• Serve as a backup for entering and maintaining the agency’s annual budget request in the Executive Budget Office (EBO) Budget Development System (BDS).
• Manage and guide staff who:
  • Manage the purchase card (p-card) program by setting up correct profiles, establishing spending limits, and auditing the (p-card) program administrator’s coding of expenditures.
  • Review SCDA’s insurance book and maintain appropriate coverage while making sound risk-management decisions.  
  • Coordinate the disposal of SCDA property and equipment, ensuring correct processes are followed.  
  • Audit accounts receivables and payables transactions for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and correct funding and general ledger codes.

 BENEFITS:

• State health, vision, dental and life insurance.
  • Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for employee only coverage is less than $100/month!  
  • Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for full family coverage is only $307/month!
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• State Retirement and Deferred Compensation Programs - 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Up to six weeks paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
  • Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more)

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and at least eight years’ professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.   
• An associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field and at least 10 years’ professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance or banking may be considered with an equivalency approval from the Division of State Human Resources.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle.

• Prior experience with SCEIS or SAP systems.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant or GFOA Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).

• This position is based at the Wade Hampton building on the statehouse grounds and is not a remote position.  
• Must be people oriented with strong management, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers. 
• Requires superior ethical judgement and attention to detail. 
• Ability to analyze and decipher financial reports to senior leadership and management.
• Occasional in-state travel.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.