Regional Finance Manager / Accounting - Fiscal Manager III (Pee Dee Region)

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Regional Finance Manager (Pee Dee Region) at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD). The role involves supporting the Regional Finance Director in overseeing day-to-day financial operations across the Pee Dee region. The manager will be responsible for managing region-level financial activities, ensuring compliance with policies, and providing operational financial analysis for a network of mental health centers, intermediate care facilities (ICF), autism residential homes, and state-operated hospitals and nursing homes. The department is dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care and seeks individuals motivated to help the community achieve long-term wellness.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Professional experience in financial management, budgeting, or governmental accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with complex, multi-site financial operations.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to manage complex financial systems across multiple facilities.
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial operations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends or issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in a related field.
• GFOA or similar professional certification.
• Experience in healthcare finance, behavioral health systems, or public sector finance.
• Familiarity with Medicaid, grant funding, and the state budgeting process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations at assigned facilities, including accounts payable, receivable tracking, expenditure monitoring, and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Monitor spending patterns and identify variances, risks, or irregularities.
• Prepare and review routine financial reports for regional leadership, including budget-to-actual analyses and variance explanations.
• Support forecasting efforts by compiling and analyzing financial data from multiple facilities.
• Assist in identifying cost drivers, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improved resource utilization.
• Lead the development and execution of regional budgets in coordination with central office leadership.
• Track and analyze budget-to-actual performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support long-range financial planning and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to established internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine reviews of financial activities at the facility level to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Assist in preparing documentation and supporting materials for audits and reviews.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for facility-level financial staff, providing guidance and technical assistance.
• Promote standardized financial practices across all facilities within the region.
• Assist in onboarding and training new financial personnel.
• Support internal and external audit processes by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Assist in tracking and resolving audit findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Escalate significant financial issues or risks to the Regional Finance Director.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation of new financial systems, tools, or procedures at the regional level.
• Ensure data integrity within financial systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices (State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP))

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level