Controller (Finance)

Full Job Description

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as the Agency’s Controller, managing the daily processes for the finance team related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel expense reimbursement, general ledger and financial reporting.
• You will be responsible for leading and preparing month and year-end reports, including cash reports, and the fiscal year close out process.
• You will ensure financial transactions comply with applicable laws and regulations and ensure accurate reconciliations between internal and external financial systems.
• You will assist with the financial analysis and planning for the licensing boards, including financial forecasting and fee analysis.
• You will assist with the development of annual cost center budgets, annual budget requests and reports, preparing fiscal impact statements, and preparing other requests for information from Boards and Commissions.
• You will recommend and assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures related to financial management.
• You will supervise, train and lead a team of finance employees.
• You will perform other duties, including but not limited to, assisting with financial audits, preparing annual and quarterly financial reports, providing requests for financial information, providing back-up support work for the Chief Financial Officer and Grants Manager, and leading and overseeing the documentation of processes and job functions for finance positions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, auditing and bookkeeping.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations.
• Ability to perform analysis of financial records.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records and reports.
• Proficient at Excel.
• Extensive experience with SCEIS production and Business Warehouse processes and reporting.

Other Requirements

• Position works in an office and requires extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 25lbs.
• Occasional work outside of normal Agency business hours, including weekends.
• Daily telephone and computer use.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and other computer applications.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs