What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at South Carolina DDSN?
Job Responsibilities
Pee Dee Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide management oversight to the Pee Dee Center Finance Department, which includes Regional Bank, Medicaid Claims and Collections, Accounts Payable, Finance and Budget. Ensure accuracy, timeliness and strict compliance with agency rules and regulations in the processing of invoices. Medicaid claims and banking transactions. Cross trains staff to facilitate operations and minimize disruptions caused by staff vacancies/absences.
- Ensure all purchases comply with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Assist with the preparation of purchase orders and bid specifications. Train staff involved in purchasing activities to observe all rules governing the procurement process. Coordinate large purchases, contracts and service agreements through Central Office Procurement. Keep purchasing records in audit status at all times.
- Ensure accuracy of transaction coding to SCEIS cost elements to properly capture expenditures. Prepare timely budget reports with recommendations for the Support Services Director. Incorporate appropriate financial controls to ensure that annual budget targets are achieved.
- Acts as the purchasing card (P-card) liaison between Pee Dee Center and the agency, central finance and procurement. Will ensure P-card holders follow all rules of the state procurement.
- Responsible for preparing the monthly Resident Bank Account reconciliation. Supervise, provide training, establish controls for the system utilized at Pee Dee Center. Assist staff in remaining proficient and knowledgeable of all updates for Finance D. P. Systems.
- Serves as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Other related duties as deemed necessary by your supervisor.
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in related field of accounting or business administration and three (3) years accounting experience and one (1) year supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; demonstrate proficiency with thorough working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, and must also possess a valid S.C. Driver's License. Individual must also have working knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and be able to communicate with outside agencies, parents and vendors.
Additional Comments
About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.
EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex -including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.
Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.
Supplemental Questions: 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 may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
