ABOUT THE POSITION
The Finance Director is pivotal in managing the City’s financial health, ensuring that funds are budgeted and allocated appropriately and that revenue streams are optimized. By implementing robust financial strategies, practices, and controls, the Director is responsible for helping the City manage its resources effectively and plan for long-term capital projects. In addition to financial oversight, the Finance Director plays a crucial role in streamlining business processes and enhancing operational efficiency. This involves evaluating and improving existing systems, implementing best practices, and recommending changes to policies and rules. This position fosters a culture of transparency and accountability within the organization and with citizens.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate, long range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization.
- Provides and directs procedures and computer application systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.
- Supervises Finance staff in activities such as custodian of funds, securities, and assets of the organization.
- Appraises the organization’s financial position and issues periodic reports on organization’s financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
- Directs and coordinates the establishment of budget programs.
- Coordinates tax reporting programs and investor relations activities.
- Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.
- Oversees and prepares annual financial statements.
- Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization’s policies and operations.
- Analyzes operational issues impacting functional groups and the whole institution and determines their financial impact.
- Evaluates and recommends business partnering opportunities.
- Establishes and maintains contacts with financial institutions and the investment community.
- Assists the City Administrator and Council in matters of financial policy making and implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
- Four (4) years or more of progressive experience in municipal government accounting, finance, fiscal management, and administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
COMPENSATION
The hiring range for this position is $108,770 – $115,148. The City of Hanahan offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and participation in the South Carolina State Retirement plan. Information about the retirement program can be found at www.peba.sc.gov.
