Finance Director

Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188230
Agency: State Museum Commission
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 6:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AN09
Position Number:: 60020767
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:30am to 5:00pm) with occasional evenings and weekends.
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $75,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $85,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Are you looking to be part of an innovative team of professionals dedicated to telling South Carolina's diverse stories? As the storytellers of South Carolina, the South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) strives to share the rich natural, technological and cultural diversity of the state through its permanent collections, programs, exhibitions and digital content. The SCSM is the largest museum in South Carolina, stewarding over 1.1 million objects and specimens and welcoming 5 million+ visitors over its 37-year history. The museum has recently embarked on a renovation of 150,000 square feet of its exhibition, programmatic and collection storage spaces occupying four floors of a historic 1890s textile mill on the National Register of Historic Places. Come be a part of our team reimagining what the South Carolina State Museum can be for our next generation of visitors, students, and scholars, and enjoy living in South Carolina's capital city.

Job Overview

The SC State Museum seeks a Finance Director who directs, develops, and oversees all financial, accounting, grant administration and budgetary functions for a financially and operationally diverse, complex, state agency with a twelve-million-dollar annual budget. Represents the agency as needed at board meetings, committee hearings, or other meetings as appropriate as part of the legislative budget process. Prepares and oversees the preparation of financial reports, summaries, and economic forecasts. Collaborates with the Agency Head, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief of Staff and Agency Division Directors to determine budgetary goals, expenditures, and assesses financial needs. Oversees the Agency's procurement and travel administration processes and procedures to ensure compliance with policies, guidelines, and regulatory and statutory obligations. Develops strategies and initiatives that strengthens the agency's financial and budgetary functions.

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning, controlling, designing and implementing all financial activities of the Agency in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board, regulations, and legal requirements
• Working collaboratively with other members of management to support priorities of the agency and its funding sources.
• Performing executive-level professional duties developing, directing, and evaluating a complex financial and managerial accounting and budgeting system.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the State of South Carolina's Department of Administration Shared Services, the Comptroller General's Office, State Treasurers Office, and the Executive Budget Office.
• Overseeing the Agency's zero-based budgeting processes and providing consultation, accountability, and guidance to department managers/directors regarding budgetary issues.
• Managing the Senior Accountant and the Fiscal Technician and other staff and interns as required.
• Providing award planning, implementation, and post-award support for Agency grants, as well as monitoring grant budgets and expenditures.
• Maintaining integrity in all fiscal systems by ensuring programs and fiscal practices follow all federal and state rules, regulations, laws and agency policies and procedures.
• Researching outstanding invoices, payment inquiries, past due amounts, and vendor issues. Identifies, correct PO's for past due payments and ensures proper approvals are included for direct payments. Ensures accurate data, account codes and supporting documentation complies with agency procedures.
• Identifying operational gaps or weaknesses and working with operations directors, Executive Director, Foundation Director, Chief of Staff, and Chief Administrative Officer to review and improve processes and policies in the agency's best interest.
• Establishing financial management policies that ensure agency solvency, and ensures funding is available to continue all existing services and start-up for new or enhanced programs.
• Assuring timely and accurate preparation of financial reports and assures that the reports reliably reflect the financial position of the agency.
• Other related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.
• Minimum three (3) years of managerial experience related to the management of financial operations with progressive supervisory experience.
• Proven track record in operationalizing financial systems and staff to support growth.
• Ability to create and manage agency budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as budget creation and analysis software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies.
• Ability to travel as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and filing documents.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and verbal, interpersonal and quantitative skills normally acquired through completion of this degree.
• A certified public accountant with minimum of (5) years of experience managing a financial accounting, budgeting, procurement, inventory control systems and capital projects.
• Proficiency in SCEIS Finance/Purchasing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience developing a budget for a state agency with multiple funding sources such as general, state, and federal fund programs.

Additional Comments
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in cash management software and accounting systems.
• Solid knowledge of financial principles and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately on a diverse set of tasks.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.