Director of Finance

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Laurens County, South Carolina, is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to serve as Director of Finance. Established in 1785 and home to nearly 70,000 residents, Laurens County blends a strong rural heritage with strategic growth, particularly in residential, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Conveniently located with access to I-26, I-385 and I-85, Laurens County offers a high quality of life, close-knit communities, and a strong commitment to responsible growth.

Under limited supervision, the Director of Finance plans, organizes, directs, and manages all fiscal and accounting operations of Laurens County government. This position performs highly complex managerial and strategic work in the areas of fiscal policy, accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, grants administration, and financial systems management. The Director of Financeprovides professional, ethical, and strategic leadership while ensuring sound financial stewardship of County resources.

Laurens County believes in growing the right way
—balancing economic opportunity with the preservation of our hometown character. We value:

• Responsible growth that protects what makes Laurens County special
• Stewardship of natural and financial resources
• Strong towns and communities
  , regardless of size
• A welcoming environment where residents, employees, and visitors feel at home

The Director of Finance plays a critical role in upholding these values through transparent, accountable, and forward-thinking financial leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, detail-oriented finance professional with proven leadership experience in local government.

The Director of Finance:

• Plans, organizes, and administers all fiscal operations and support functions of Laurens County government.
• Provides strategic guidance and direction for the County’s overall financial operations, policies, and long‑term fiscal sustainability.
• Supervises professional and technical finance staff, including planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work; mentoring staff; and promoting teamwork and professional development.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and enforcement of adopted financial policies to ensure sound financial management.
• Leads and participates in revenue and expenditure forecasting for budget preparation and decision‑making.
• Assists departments with budget requests; prepares, recommends, and administers the County’s annual budget; and monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with adopted budgets.
• Analyzes, interprets, and communicates financial information and trends to the County Administrator, County Council, department heads, and other stakeholders.
• Ensures all accounting records are maintained in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Oversees and/or assists with accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and interdepartmental financial transactions.
• Supervises credit card and banking transaction oversight and ensures accurate and timely posting to the general ledger, including coordination with the Treasurer’s and Auditor’s offices.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of financial reports for grants and serves as grants administrator on assigned…