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12 results for Operations Manager Financial Services in Columbia, SC

VP/Director of Finance
  • Blythewood, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We’re partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify a <strong>Finance Business Partner / Operations Finance Manager</strong> to support a high-visibility supply/manufacturing site in the Columbia area.</p><p>This is a key on-site finance leadership role, partnering directly with the Supply General Manager and cross-functional leaders in operations and supply chain. </p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><ul><li>Serve as the strategic finance partner to site leadership</li><li>Lead budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and performance analysis</li><li>Own plant-level financial management, including product costing and standard cost updates</li><li>Manage working capital (inventory, fixed assets, cash discipline)</li><li>Drive variance analysis and provide forward-looking business insight</li><li>Champion governance, controls, and audit readiness</li><li>Support investment decisions with strong financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis</li><li>Promote financial awareness and commercial acumen across operations</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-01T20:43:58Z
Accounting Manager
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee and improve financial operations within our client's organization. This role requires an individual with strong attention to detail and leadership skills to manage accounting processes and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing the day-to-day general accounting process and team, reconciling accounts, and preparing accurate financial statements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are consistent and properly documented.</p><p>• Conduct thorough account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies effectively.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Lead financial statement audits by coordinating with external auditors and providing necessary documentation.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends and improve reporting processes.</p><p>• Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, fostering growth and collaboration.</p><p>• Develop and implement strategies to optimize accounting workflows and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to support organizational financial goals</p>
  • 2026-05-06T21:03:47Z
Controller
  • West Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting operations for a large healthcare organization and its affiliated entities. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of all financial reporting and is central to maintaining strong internal controls, implementing accounting policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, FASB, and GASB standards.</p><p>The Controller will partner closely with operational and financial leadership to provide strategic insights, improve financial performance, and enhance data-driven decision-making. The role includes direct supervision of the Assistant Controller of Operations, Budget Manager, Fixed Asset Manager, and General Ledger Manager.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and maintain an effective consolidated accounting system and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across all entities.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and analysis.</li><li>Coordinate and support all external audits and reporting requirements.</li><li>Evaluate and improve financial systems, policies, and procedures to support strategic goals.</li><li>Provide financial and operational insights to leadership for decision support and performance improvement.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory, debt covenant, and audit standards.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members to foster collaboration and high performance.</li><li>Serve as a key financial advisor on accounting policies, operational needs, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Lead special projects and assist in the organization’s transition from annual to quarterly consolidations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-17T15:54:03Z
Controller
  • Aiken, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations. This position is a hands on role handling all accounting activities, supporting executive decision-making with financial insight, and maintaining compliance with reporting and regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines across monthly, annual, and audit cycles.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the company’s day-to-day accounting function, including invoicing, receivables, payables, general ledger activity, cost tracking, and inventory-related financial records.</p><p>• Produce accurate monthly financial reports and deliver them within established corporate reporting timelines.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process, coordinating inputs and preparing financial plans that align with corporate expectations.</p><p>• Direct month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and ready for external review.</p><p>• Coordinate with independent auditors during the annual audit process and manage the timely completion of required deliverables.</p><p>• Work with external tax advisors to support the accurate and on-time filing of federal and state tax documents.</p><p>• Collaborate with the parent organization to maintain appropriate local insurance coverage and related documentation.</p><p>• Support additional financial and administrative priorities as needed to meet business objectives.</p>
  • 2026-04-23T19:23:44Z
CFO - Chief Financial Officer
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • - USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for a growing legal organization in Columbia, South Carolina. This Contract position will guide financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making across multiple practice areas while supporting continued expansion. The ideal candidate will bring strong executive judgment, a hands-on approach to financial oversight, and experience building clear reporting structures in a dynamic business environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the firm’s financial strategy, aligning budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with business growth objectives.<br>• Oversee cash flow management, capital allocation, and financial performance analysis to support sound executive decisions.<br>• Direct the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial statements across the organization.<br>• Establish and refine profit-and-loss reporting for separate business entities, creating visibility into performance by practice area.<br>• Maintain strong controls and compliance processes for trust-related accounting and the handling of client funds within a regulated legal environment.<br>• Partner with the accounting team, including internal staff and external service providers, to strengthen day-to-day financial operations.<br>• Provide executive insight on business systems and financial processes, including oversight of accounting improvements and related implementations when needed.<br>• Deliver clear reporting and recommendations to leadership on profitability, operational trends, and areas for financial optimization.<br>• Support strategic initiatives such as expansion planning, organizational scaling, and evaluation of potential merger or acquisition activity where applicable.
  • 2026-04-28T22:33:38Z
Assistant Controller
  • Sumter, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller / Controller (DOE) to support the financial operations and reporting for a well-established service company near Sumter, SC. This role is hands-on role supporting the day-to-day general ledger management, ensuring accurate account reconciliations and related journal entries, and supporting month-end and year end close procedures.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Perform and review account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries as part of month-end close procedures.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and related reports.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</p>
  • 2026-04-15T19:33:44Z
Controller
  • Cayce, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Controller </strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> We are seeking a highly capable and self-directed Controller to lead all financial operations for our growing civil engineering firm. This individual will serve as the sole accounting and finance professional, responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of financial management, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and strategic financial support.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is both hands-on and strategic—comfortable managing day-to-day accounting tasks while providing insights to support project profitability and company growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses</li><li>Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Project Accounting & Job Costing</strong></p><ul><li>Track and analyze project costs, labor utilization, and profitability</li><li>Work closely with project managers to monitor budgets and contract performance</li><li>Manage revenue recognition (including percentage-of-completion methods where applicable)</li><li>Ensure accurate job costing and reporting across multiple projects</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable & Receivable</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee invoicing, collections, and client billing processes</li><li>Manage vendor payments and maintain strong vendor relationships</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital to ensure operational stability</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll or oversee third-party payroll providers</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations</li><li>Manage sales/use tax, payroll tax, and other filings</li><li>Coordinate with external CPA firm for tax preparation and audits</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and optimize accounting and project management systems</li><li>Develop and document internal controls and financial procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities for efficiency and automation</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with leadership on financial planning, pricing, and growth strategy</li><li>Support business decisions with financial modeling and analysis</li><li>Assist with contract review from a financial risk perspective</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-06T14:28:44Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Ridgeway, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and maintain reliable, compliant financial reporting for a manufacturing organization just north of Columbia, South Carolina. This role oversees the close process, strengthens financial controls, and partners with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while supporting audit, tax, and reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Direct the month-end and year-end close cycle, including oversight of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for consolidated reporting.</p><p>• Establish and monitor internal control practices that protect company assets and reinforce the integrity of financial information.</p><p>• Serve as the primary coordinator for external audits and tax engagements, ensuring documentation is complete, deadlines are met, and filings are accurate.</p><p>• Oversee compliance related to banking agreements as well as federal, state, and local tax obligations and incentive programs.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting workflows and introduce process enhancements, automation, and system improvements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with the parent organization and internal stakeholders to support effective system usage and consistent financial reporting practices.</p><p>• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting and forecasting activities, providing financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions.</p><p>• Monitor cash position and develop cash flow forecasts to help ensure the business maintains adequate liquidity and working capital support.</p>
  • 2026-04-24T20:48:43Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounts Payable Manager (Hybrid – Charlotte, NC)</strong></p><p>A growing, private equity-backed industrial services organization is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to take ownership of the AP function and help drive process improvements across the business. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and significant opportunity for growth as the company continues to expand through acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity</strong></p><ul><li>Rapidly growing organization with active M& A activity</li><li>High exposure to Controller, CFO, and executive leadership</li><li>Opportunity to build and lead a team over time</li><li>Strong benefits package, including 401(k) match</li><li>Progressive, technology-focused environment</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>This is not a traditional transactional AP role. The position blends operational execution with analytical and strategic responsibilities.</p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end accounts payable function</li><li>Lead weekly cash flow forecasting</li><li>Manage corporate card and T& E programs</li><li>Oversee non-headcount spend across departments</li><li>Partner with leadership on cash management and budgeting insights</li><li>Deliver monthly spend reporting to department leaders</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, including credit card providers</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Systems and Tools</strong></p><ul><li>ERP system (NetSuite preferred)</li><li>Bill.com</li><li>Ramp (implementation planned)</li><li>Strong emphasis on automation and process optimization</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-12T14:53:44Z
Director of Finance
  • Union, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial strategy and oversight for a non-profit/governmental organization in Union, South Carolina. This role will guide budgeting, reporting, and close activities while helping leadership make informed fiscal decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of governmental finance practices, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to maintaining financial accuracy and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the development and administration of the annual operating budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal guidelines.</p><p>• Oversee month-end closing activities, reviewing financial results for accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.</p><p>• Direct budget planning and monitoring efforts, including variance analysis and recommendations for corrective action when needed.</p><p>• Prepare and present financial reports that support executive decision-making and provide clear insight into performance and trends.</p><p>• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to help maintain financial stability and support ongoing operations.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with applicable governmental accounting standards, policies, and reporting requirements within a county government environment.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to evaluate financial needs, improve budget discipline, and strengthen accountability across the organization.</p><p>• Support audits and financial reviews by maintaining organized records, coordinating documentation, and addressing findings appropriately.</p>
  • 2026-04-30T12:53:45Z
Assistant Controller
  • Columbia, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support the financial management activities of a non-profit organization in Columbia, South Carolina. This role contributes to accurate reporting, sound accounting practices, and timely analysis that helps leadership make informed decisions. The position offers the opportunity to work across multiple accounting functions, audit support, budgeting, and cash management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support day-to-day accounting operations by reviewing and recording financial activity accurately and within established deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger throughout the month-end close cycle.</p><p>• Assist in producing monthly financial statements and management reports</p><p>• Analyze financial results and trends, then summarize key findings to help leadership evaluate performance and risks.</p><p>• Contribute to budget development, monitor spending against approved plans, and perform analysis for variances </p><p>• Maintain banking and investment records, assist with cash management tasks, and support required filings and grant-related financial tracking.</p>
  • 2026-05-06T21:44:06Z
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
  • Greenwood, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Outstanding opportunity to join this growing company that is looking for top talent. Great team in place, very nice bonus and benefits package, and chance to really make an impact here. For immediate and confidential consideration on this or one of the many other positions I'm working, please contact Chris Fallow directly at [email protected] or through LinkedIn.  </p>
  • 2026-05-07T13:28:45Z