Salary: $92,300.00 - $175,400.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190798
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Agency Specific Application Procedures: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AN13
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN13
Hiring Range - Min.: $92,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $133,800.00

Job Responsibilities

The Director of Resource Management/Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all aspects of the department's budgetary, financial, and procurement operations and has supervisory responsibility for the department's information technology resource management. This includes: 1) the development, submission, and execution of the department's annual operating budget; 2) the oversight and execution of all financial contracts to which the department is a party; 3) the oversight and execution of the department's procurement process; 4) the administration of all grants of which the department is a recipient; 5) the establishment and enforcement of fiscal and other program-related procedures to ensure all department actions are accomplished with fiscal accountability and integrity; 6) the development, implementation, and execution of all necessary accounting and procurement systems; 7) the maintenance of reliable information technology as required by the department; 8) providing the Secretary, Chief of Staff, and other directors with timely and professional advice on all fiscal matters; and 9) organizing, developing, and leading the Division of Resource Management.
Responsibilities of the Director of Resource Management/Chief Financial Officer:

• Supervises staff to Include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork.
• Establishes and enforces internal fiscal management procedures to ensure all department procedures are accomplished with fiscal accountability and integrity. Develops, implements, and executes all necessary and prudent accounting and procurement systems. Ensures the department's fiscal actions are prudent, legal, ethical, and auditable.
• Develops, submits, and oversees the execution of the department's annual operating budget. In coordination with division directors and the department's senior leaders, forecasts future budgetary requirements. Provides timely and accurate understanding of budget execution and the current fiscal status down to the division level. Anticipates budgetary issues and makes prudent recommendations to address them.
• Oversees and executes all financial contracts to which the department is a party. Oversees and executes the department's procurement process. Manages all grants of which the department is a recipient. Ensures the department meets all its contractual obligations, to include those pertaining to grants. Oversees all financial functions of the department that are conducted through a contracted vendor or another state agency operating under a memorandum of understanding with the department. Ensures these functions are performed in accordance with the contract or memorandum of understanding and to the same level of professionalism as those functions performed internally.
• Provides the Secretary, Chief of Staff, and other directors with timely and professional advice on all fiscal matters. Anticipates budget shortfalls and surpluses and makes recommendations for the maintenance of the department's fiscal health. Provides financial subject matter expertise and financial advice to the Board of Trustees of the Veteran Trust Fund.
• Organizes, develops, and leads the Division of Resource Management in the effective management of the department's financial, physical, and information technology resources. Leads, guides, and directs the members of the division to mission success while helping each member of the team reach their full potential.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.
• Related work experience must include a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a large, multi-faceted accounting or related financial environment, at least five (5) of which must have been in a managerial position.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Requirements:

• This position requires detailed knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, or finance and a thorough knowledge of governmental finances and institutional fund accounting.
• The candidate must understand electronic data processing and be knowledgeable of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• The candidate must be able to develop, implement, and oversee a complex financial management system; interpret and analyze financial data and reports; and interpret and apply complicated federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to applicable programs.
• The candidate must be able to manage a staff of accounting and budgeting and finance personnel; be knowledgeable of organizational leadership theory and practice; and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings, weekends, and during emergency situations.
• Position requires essential declaration.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree is preferred.
• A current Financial Management Certification (Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO)) license is preferred.
• Some experience in state government is preferred.

Additional Comments

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
7. Retirement benefit choices *
   1. State Retirement Plan
   2. State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field AND professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking?

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Does your related work experience include at least a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a large, multi-faceted accounting or related financial environment, with at least five (5) being in a managerial position?

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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

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Are you willing to travel overnight?

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Are you willing to work evenings, weekends and during emergency situations?

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• A current employee
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