Employer: Charleston Water System

Director of Finance

Located in:Charleston, SC

Employment type:Full time Work arrangement:Fully in-office

Salary:$127,212-$216,257/yr

Posted 13 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
  • 7 years of financial management experience, preferably in the utility industry
  • Experience must be progressively responsible and diverse financial management & customer billing experience with at least three (3) years’ experience as a supervisor.
  • Knowledge of financial and statistical analytical techniques.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, rate model and performance scorecard software.
  • Strong understanding of FASB & GASB standards including GFOA best practices.
  • Knowledge of governmental utility accounting & finance practices.
  • Knowledge of bond ordinances, IRS regulations, federal banking regulations and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) requirements for municipal bonds.

Summary

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
APPLY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLESTONWATER.COM
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the management and development of the finance and billing functions for Charleston Water System. Responsibilities include monthly financial statement reporting, monthly billing of all CWS customers, and coordination of all special projects. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and requires regular interaction with other Officers and Managers at CWS.

Position

Supervisor:

Chief Financial Officer

Work Arrangement

Fully in-office

Will not consider remote workers living in a different region.

Organization

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Environmental Focused Stability Work Life Balance

GFOA awards

Certificate of Excellence for Excellence in Financial Reporting (ACFR)

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

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