York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values -Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

We are excited to hire a CFO/Finance Director to join our team at York County Government! The core responsibilities in this position are to lead the County’s complex financial operations, enhance transparency, and ensure long-term fiscal stability. This position is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the Finance Department and fostering high-performing, customer-oriented operations. The CFO/Finance Director plays a critical role in developing and advising the County Manager and elected officials on financial strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. As a key member of the County’s leadership team reporting to the County Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the County Manager, County Council, Budget Committee, boards and commissions, and staff on the County’s short- and long-term financial needs.

The CFO/Finance Director ensures alignment with the County’s strategic goals and strengthens its position as a forward-thinking organization by guiding intricate financial and operational matters. This position ensures efficient and effective management of fiscal activities, including accounting operations, auditing, budgeting, cash management, investment management, long-range forecasting and financial planning, internal controls.

Competitive Compensation (Pay Grade 138): $154,507-$236,455, which is the full range of the position. Salary will be determined based on experience and education.
Recruitment Brochure: https://canva.link/z8ao448y1yy6j66

This position will be open until filled with the first review of applications beginning on Monday, May 11th. If you are selected to move forward in the process, the hiring committee will reach out to you directly.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Ideal Candidate Core Competencies:

Models the Way (Integrity & Stewardship)

• Sets the standard for ethical leadership and fiscal responsibility.
• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and stewardship of public funds.
• Aligns actions with organizational values and builds credibility through consistency and trust.

Inspires a Shared Vision (Strategic Leadership)

• Translates complex financial data into a clear, compelling vision that aligns with organizational priorities.
• Engages stakeholders across departments to build shared ownership of financial goals and long-term sustainability.

Challenges the Process (Innovation & Continuous Improvement)

• Actively seeks opportunities to improve and modernize financial operations.
• Champions innovation through data-driven decision making.

Enables Others to Act (Employee Development & Collaboration)

• Builds a culture of collaboration, trust, and empowerment.
• Develops talent through coaching, mentoring, and delegation, equipping leaders to think strategically and act confidently.
• Breaks down silos and fosters strong cross-functional partnerships.

Encourages the Heart (Employee Engagement & Culture)

• Recognizes contributions, celebrates wins, and fosters a sense of purpose and belonging.
• Creates an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to perform at their highest level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Develops and implements financial policies, internal controls, and procedures to support transparency and accountability.
• Assists the Budget Director in the preparation and administration of the County’s and Museum's annual budgets, reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs, reviews and analyzes department budget requests, monitors revenues and expenditures, performs appropriate cost control activities and prepares long-range forecasts of county revenues and expenditures as required.
• Serves as custodian of all funds managed by the County, maintains responsibility for the disbursement of funds and the investment and cash management of idle funds to earn interest within legal investment guidelines, manages cash flow of county and agency funds, signs all County checks and approves wire transfers of funds.
• Manages the County’s Debt and Investments in support of County goals according to generally accepted practices, Federal, State and local regulatory requirements.
• Works with County Administration Budget Director and Departments to understand future capital project needs to identify the most appropriate cost-effective financing mechanisms to meet the needs of the County.
• Coordinates all aspects of the financing process regardless of the funding mechanism (bonds, commercial paper, bank loan, capital lease/purchase, public/private) for the County.
• Analyzes and presents findings as it relates to proposals for financing opportunities, identifies potential savings in existing financing structures, develops financial models and evaluates complex finance structures.
• Formulates and supervises all accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; ensures the central accounting system is implemented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; establishes systems for the proper documentation of payroll, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Directs the development of the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and serves as principal liaison with the auditors and County staff. Provides executive overview (Transmittal Letter), Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), and statistical tables and analysis. Responsible for the overall accuracy of the CAFR.
• Conducts periodic reviews of the County’s finances to detect and resolve discrepancies and other problems.
• Provides guidance and direction to County departments in monitoring the financial status of departments and providing advice regarding potential problems and alternative solutions.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from County personnel, elected officials and citizens regarding county financial matters; presents financial information and issues to external groups as required.
• Works with Council, Manager's Office, County Attorney's Office, Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel to prepare Official Statements for Bond Issues.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline. Master’s Degree or Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Requires eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership in finance, accounting, and budgeting functions in municipal government, including at least three (3) years in a senior management role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with GASB and GAAP standards and GFOA best practices are highly desirable.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Government Finance Officers Association Certification, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Finance Officer, and/or Certified Government Finance Officer preferred.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.