Salary: $113,016.00 - $160,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192509
Agency: Department of Employment and Workforce
Division: Director's Office
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online.
Class Code:: AN15
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN14
Hiring Range - Min.: $113,016.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $160,000.00

Job Responsibilities
Job Description
Are you a finance professional with experience leading a large team and managing a complex system? Join us at DEW!

Our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees Finance and Procurement. This position has responsibility for the financial well-being of the agency, ensuring that federal grants and state funding are aligned with the agency's mission and strategic direction. The CFO is responsible for budget development and administration, state accounting and reporting, and federal cost accounting and reporting. This position directs the implementation of adequate financial controls for compliance with federal, state, contractual, budgetary, accounting and audit guidelines. The CFO builds a financial framework that allows program managers and senior leadership to deliver on annual goals, objectives, and long-range agency initiatives.

An ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of financial accounting and budgetary systems. The candidate also will have knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes and federal accounting rules, and the ability to interpret complicated federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations.
Key Responsibilities

• Direct the execution of complex financial, budgetary, and automated program systems.
• Manage a large staff of paraprofessional and professional accounting and budgeting personnel.
• Interpret and analyze financial data and reports.
• Develop the agency's comprehensive budget which includes forecasting revenues and expenditures, and analyzing programmatic effects.
• Serve as primary contact with state agencies for fiscal information.
• Oversee SCEIS (SAP) state-wide accounting system, GAAP financial reporting, and audit engagements.
• Direct all financial matters for the agency, coordinating with Procurement, Budget, and Accounting directors.
• Promote an effective, customer-driven workforce system, responsible for human resource activities, and a professional work environment.

If you're ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina's workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration with a minimum of five years of professional experience. A minimum of three years of experience managing a financial system with both accounting and budgetary responsibilities or three years directing a major organizational unit within a complex financial system.
Additional Requirements
Position may occasionally require driving and overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant is preferred.

Additional Comments

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. 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.
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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What is your highest level of education?

• Less than a twelfth grade education
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

Do you have a current CPA license?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".
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Are you a veteran?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, which branch of service? If no, enter "N/A".
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At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process. Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking "yes" I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?

• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter
• SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
• NASWA Job Board
• SC Works Center Referral
• SC DEW Current or Former Employee
• SC DEW Recruitment Communication or DEW Recruiter
• Other

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If "Other" selected, please specify.
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If offered the position, what salary would you be expecting?
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