Financial Officer Jobs in South Carolina
Financial Officer jobs in South Carolina concentrate in banking, insurance, manufacturing, and state government, with demand at every level from entry-level financial analysts stepping into officer roles to senior CFOs overseeing multi-entity operations. The most active hiring markets are Columbia, Charlotte-adjacent markets along the York County corridor, and Greenville, where anchors like Prisma Health, BMW Manufacturing, and BB&T successor Truist Financial maintain sizable finance teams. Budget analysis, financial reporting, and treasury management are the sub-areas drawing the most consistent openings across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Open roles7
Top employerClinton College
Top cityBerkeley County, SC
Cities hiring6
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance
Companies hiring7
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Chief Financial Officer
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Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Chief Financial Officer
North Charleston, South Carolina
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Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Clinton College
Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer
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Newberry College
Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer
Newberry, South Carolina
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2026 - 2027 - Chief Financial Officer
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Berkeley County School District
2026 - 2027 - Chief Financial Officer
Berkeley County, SC
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Chief Financial Officer
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Tidelands Health
Chief Financial Officer
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
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Chief Financial Officer
Charleston County Sheriff's Office·North Charleston, South Carolina
Job functions:
$155k - $203k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500 employees
Job Description
Description
Charleston County Government is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of the County’s Executive Leadership team. Reporting directly to the County Administrator, the CFO provides comprehensive financial leadership and ensures sound stewardship, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability for one of South Carolina’s most dynamic and growing counties.
The CFO directly oversees the Finance and Budget Departments responsible for countywide financial operations including budgeting, accounting, debt management, grants compliance, financial reporting, and internal financial controls. This position plays a critical leadership role in supporting strategic priorities, capital investments, financial resilience, and responsible governance.
The CFO also works closely with County Council, department directors, elected officials, and external partners to communicate financial insights and guide decision-making.
HIRING SALARY RANGE $155,064- $203,112 (Estimated Annual Salary)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership and Operations
- Provide strategic oversight for all county financial functions, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, grants management, and financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, and risk management strategies to safeguard county assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Advise the County Administrator, Executive Leadership, and County Council on financial conditions, risks, opportunities, and long-term fiscal planning, including multi-year forecasting and scenario modeling.
- Oversees cash flow management, debt issuance and monitoring, as well as compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to elected officials, staff, and the public.
Budget Development and Administration
Oversee the County Budget Director who supervises the Budget Department and fosters professionalism, accountability, innovation, and excellence in service. Responsibilities include:
- Leading development, implementation, and management of the annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with the County’s strategic priorities and long-term financial plans.
- Preparing and presenting proposed budgets to the County Administrator and County Council, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, financial policies, and best practices in governmental budgeting.
- Monitoring budget performance throughout the fiscal year, conducting variance analyses, preparing updated forecasts, and recommending adjustments to support operational, capital and financial sustainability needs.
- Supporting continuous improvement of budgeting practices, including the integration of financial modeling, performance metrics, and long-range planning.
Financial Reporting and Audit Management
Oversee the County Finance Director who supervises the Finance Department and promotes professionalism, accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence in service. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting for all County financials and Programs.
- Oversees preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
- Coordinates external audits and ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other applicable standards.
- Supporting strong audit outcomes through proactive internal control reviews and process enhancements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
- Ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible Financial Management experience, preferably in a county, municipal, or other public-sector organization with complex financial operations.
- Demonstrated experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, debt management, investments, audit oversight, and regulatory compliance.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), or other relevant professional certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desired Competencies
- Proven leadership, integrity, and commitment to public service.
- Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting, GASB standards, and GAAP public finance.
- Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
- Effective communicator with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, including elected bodies, appointed, and the public.
- Ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Skill in navigating politically complex environments and supporting consensus-based decision-making.
- Commitment to transparency and continuous improvements in financial operations.
Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Chief Financial Officer
North Charleston, South Carolina
Added 6d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$155k - $203k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
Job Description
Description
Charleston County Government is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of the County’s Executive Leadership team. Reporting directly to the County Administrator, the CFO provides comprehensive financial leadership and ensures sound stewardship, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability for one of South Carolina’s most dynamic and growing counties.
The CFO directly oversees the Finance and Budget Departments responsible for countywide financial operations including budgeting, accounting, debt management, grants compliance, financial reporting, and internal financial controls. This position plays a critical leadership role in supporting strategic priorities, capital investments, financial resilience, and responsible governance.
The CFO also works closely with County Council, department directors, elected officials, and external partners to communicate financial insights and guide decision-making.
HIRING SALARY RANGE $155,064- $203,112 (Estimated Annual Salary)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership and Operations
- Provide strategic oversight for all county financial functions, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, grants management, and financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, and risk management strategies to safeguard county assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Advise the County Administrator, Executive Leadership, and County Council on financial conditions, risks, opportunities, and long-term fiscal planning, including multi-year forecasting and scenario modeling.
- Oversees cash flow management, debt issuance and monitoring, as well as compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to elected officials, staff, and the public.
Budget Development and Administration
Oversee the County Budget Director who supervises the Budget Department and fosters professionalism, accountability, innovation, and excellence in service. Responsibilities include:
- Leading development, implementation, and management of the annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with the County’s strategic priorities and long-term financial plans.
- Preparing and presenting proposed budgets to the County Administrator and County Council, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, financial policies, and best practices in governmental budgeting.
- Monitoring budget performance throughout the fiscal year, conducting variance analyses, preparing updated forecasts, and recommending adjustments to support operational, capital and financial sustainability needs.
- Supporting continuous improvement of budgeting practices, including the integration of financial modeling, performance metrics, and long-range planning.
Financial Reporting and Audit Management
Oversee the County Finance Director who supervises the Finance Department and promotes professionalism, accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence in service. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting for all County financials and Programs.
- Oversees preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
- Coordinates external audits and ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other applicable standards.
- Supporting strong audit outcomes through proactive internal control reviews and process enhancements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
- Ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible Financial Management experience, preferably in a county, municipal, or other public-sector organization with complex financial operations.
- Demonstrated experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, debt management, investments, audit oversight, and regulatory compliance.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), or other relevant professional certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desired Competencies
- Proven leadership, integrity, and commitment to public service.
- Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting, GASB standards, and GAAP public finance.
- Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
- Effective communicator with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, including elected bodies, appointed, and the public.
- Ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Skill in navigating politically complex environments and supporting consensus-based decision-making.
- Commitment to transparency and continuous improvements in financial operations.
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Who's Hiring
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial officer jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related business field required
- CPA license or progress toward CPA licensure through the South Carolina Board of Accountancy preferred
- Three or more years of financial analysis, reporting, or corporate finance experience
- Proficiency in financial modeling, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel at an advanced level
- Demonstrated experience preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements and internal audits
- Strong knowledge of South Carolina state tax regulations and multi-entity budget management
Financial Officer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial officer in South Carolina?
Most financial officer roles in South Carolina require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration, followed by several years of progressive finance experience. Earning a CPA through the South Carolina Board of Accountancy strengthens candidacy considerably, as does a CMA or CFA for roles in manufacturing or investment-heavy industries. Large employers in Columbia and Greenville typically promote from internal financial analyst and controller tracks, making those roles the most direct entry points.
Which companies hire financial officers in South Carolina?
Companies currently hiring financial officers in South Carolina include Clinton College, Newberry College, and Tidelands Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's mix of Fortune 500 regional headquarters, major healthcare systems, and international manufacturers like BMW and Michelin creates steady demand across both private and nonprofit finance teams.
Which South Carolina cities have the most financial officer jobs?
Berkeley County, Newberry, and Lexington carry the most financial officer openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads as the state capital and home to major insurance carriers and state agency finance departments, while Greenville draws demand from the Upstate's manufacturing and healthcare base, and Charleston's growing financial services and hospitality sectors support a consistent share of openings as well.
How can I get hired as a financial officer in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a financial analyst or staff accountant at a large South Carolina employer, then moving into an officer role after two to three years. Prisma Health, the State of South Carolina, and regional banks like First Reliance and CresCom regularly hire new graduates into structured finance rotational or associate programs. Completing the first parts of the CPA exam through the South Carolina Board of Accountancy while in an entry role is the credential that most consistently accelerates promotion to officer level.
Where can I find and apply to financial officer jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to financial officer jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly through each listing. No sign-up is required to search.
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