Director of Finance Upstate South Carolina | Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid Flexibility Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a well-established local government organization in Upstate South Carolina to identify a Director of Finance for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This position offers the opportunity to lead financial operations for a growing municipality while serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and elected officials. Responsibilities Oversee all accounting and financial operations Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards Manage general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and utility billing functions Coordinate annual audits and financial compliance activities Administer grant accounting and reporting Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and procedures Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership and governing boards Supervise finance and administrative staff members Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field 5+ years of progressive accounting, finance, budgeting, audit, or governmental finance experience Municipal or government accounting experience strongly preferred Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, budgeting, audit processes, and internal controls CPA designation preferred Experience with Harris SmartFusion or similar municipal ERP systems highly desirable Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Compensation & Work Environment $40-$45/hour Contract-to-hire opportunity On-site presence preferred with potential hybrid flexibility High-visibility role working closely with executive leadership and governing officials IND4