Finance Director, City of Walterboro
The City of Walterboro is seeking a strategic, detailed-oriented and experienced financial leader. The director oversees the city’s financial operations and ensures fiscal integrity, transparency and sustainability. The director is responsible for accounting, financial planning, procurement and investment of funds for the City of Walterboro. The director leads a broad portfolio of financial functions including managing cash flow, grant administration, audit preparation, utility billing and business license revenue collections, accounts payable, human resources, and municipal court.
The director is responsible for preparing and coordinating with the city manager on the city’s annual budget, conducts internal audits and ensures proper financial controls and serves as a liaison to certified public accounts, external auditors, agencies and financial institutions. Financial Leadership & Strategy • Develop and implement financial policies and procedures that promote efficiency, accountability, and transparency. Budgeting & Planning • Lead the preparation and administration of the city’s annual operating and capital budgets.
Accounting & Reporting • Manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting. Audit & Compliance • Coordinate internal audits and maintain robust internal controls. Revenue & Collections • Oversee utility billing, business license revenue collection, and other municipal income streams. Grant Administration • Manage grant funding processes, including application, compliance, and reporting. Human Resources • Ensure successful administration of various employment-related systems and programs. Municipal Court operations
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance, including 3 years in a supervisory role. • Experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting is preferred but not required for consideration. • CGFO or CPFO certification is preferred.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners. • Commitment to ethical standards and public service. • Experience with grant management and utility billing systems is preferred.
Interested candidates are asked to apply through the FGP website posting at https://www.fgp.com/jobs/finance-director-51453/. The application period will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by the FGP team.