Finance Manager

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Position :
Finance Manager

Company :
Charleston County Public Library - Charleston, SC , USA

Job Details

Position :
Finance Manager

Company :
Charleston County Public Library - Charleston, SC , USA

Finance Manager

Location:

Support Services

Reports To:

Finance Director

General Summary:
The Finance Manager, under the general direction of the Finance Director, supervises
and coordinates the work of the staff responsible for day-to-day accounting functions to
include accounts payable, procurement, fixed assets, receipts, cash management, and
payroll procedures. The Finance Manager also provides strategic oversight to
accounting processes, develops policies and procedures, and develops workflows and
process improvement. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of generally accepted
accounting principles for governmental entities and a proactive attitude towards
continuous improvement of accounting operations, internal controls, policies, and
procedures.

Responsibilities:
All duties listed below are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodations
will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills
and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is
not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or
requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related tasks as
requested by the Finance Director, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Supervise and provide training to finance staff in their specified area of major
responsibilities.
Provide backup and support for accounting functions such as journal entry
preparation, accounts payable, payroll, and procurement.
Assist with the annual external audit and the preparation of financial reports,
budgets, and the annual General Purpose Financial Statements in accordance
with applicable policies and standards.
Assist with the development, monitoring, and implementation of financial internal
controls, policies and procedures.
Maintain and manage the Library’s accounting systems, records, and related
software.
Supervise the Library’s procurement process.
Analyze and research financial matters, reports, data, and records and make
recommendations to the Finance Director.
Perform periodic reviews of finance department staff.

Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, including FOIA and
external reporting requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Federal, state, and local financial regulations and laws.
Generally accepted accounting principles and standards for governmental
entities.
Finance, accounting, budgeting, and internal control procedures.
Computerized information systems used in financial, and/or accounting
applications.
Software to analyze and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons,
impacts, and projections.
Effectively communicate financial and technical information, policies, and
procedures in a manner easily understood.
Prepare financial reports, budgets, statements, and projections.
Apply generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Use Microsoft Office products to analyze and report financial data, particularly
spreadsheets.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or
Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred.
5 years or more of related experience in progressively responsive work in
governmental accounting including supervision.

Benefits and Compensation:
Charleston County Public Library offers a
comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision and Life
Insurance, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, 401K, and a Defined Benefit
Pension Plan.
$76,315.20 - $85,945.60 annually commensurate with education and experience.