Sumter Local Government Consulting

Chief Financial Officer

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Orangeburg, SC, USA

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120K-150K Annually

Expert/Leader

Professional Services • Consulting

The Role

Executive-level role overseeing the City of Orangeburg's Finance Department. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, revenue collection, debt and risk management, strategic fiscal planning, cash flow and reserves management, bond rating stewardship, capital project financing, and leading a staff of ~6 to support a $27M annual budget and major development initiatives.

Summary Generated by Built In

Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to be assisting Orangeburg, SC, in conducting a recruitment for their next Chief Financial Officer.

The City is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This executive-level position is responsible for ensuring sound financial management, strategic fiscal planning, and effective leadership of the City’s Finance Department. The City of Orangeburg employs approximately 175 employees across nine departments. The City maintains a total annual budget of approximately $27 million and is self-insured for health, dental, and vision coverage.The CFO reports directly to the City Administrator and works closely with department heads, and external partners. The position oversees a complex municipal finance operation and plays a central role in aligning financial strategy with the City’s policy priorities and development goals.

The CFO leads a Finance Department responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, revenue collection, debt management, and risk management, with a staff of approximately six employees. In addition to overseeing daily financial operations, the CFO will be a key strategic partner in advancing major capital initiatives, ensuring fiscal stewardship of transformative projects and supporting operational, infrastructure, and service needs.

The CFO plays a critical role in guiding the City through a period of transformative growth and investment, including major initiatives such as revitalization of the City’s downtown, the Railroad Corner Development Project, the development of a new Civil Rights Museum, and the recent announcement of Ferrara Candy Company’s $675 million manufacturing investment in Orangeburg County. These initiatives position Orangeburg as a hub for economic development, cultural preservation, and long-term financial sustainability.

The successful candidate will be expected to address several key priorities for the City’s next Chief Financial Officer, including:

Evaluating the structure, staffing, and overall operational efficiency of the Finance Department and implementing recommended improvements
Proactively managing cash flow, financial reserves, and day-to-day financial operations
Leading the issuance and management of debt for current and future capital improvement projects
Partnering with the City Administrator to develop and execute the City’s annual operating budget
Maintaining and strengthening the City’s bond rating through sound financial management and disciplined fiscal practices
Developing long-term financial strategies that support economic development and capital investment initiatives
Ensuring the City is financially prepared to support large-scale projects and public-private partnership opportunities

Salary Range
The hiring range is $120,000 - $150,000 with a starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process

For more information on this position, including supplementary documents and resources, visit the recruitment webpage at:

https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/chief-financial-officer-orangeburg-sc/

The first round of resume reviews will take place on June 22, 2026.

Please refrain from contacting the City of Orangeburg’s staff or elected officials.

Please contact the Executive Recruiter with any questions or concerns:

Gary La Venia

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 352-255-7014

Website: www.sumterlocalgovconsulting.com

Requirements

City of Orangeburg Job Description

Benefits

City of Orangeburg Benefits Summary

Skills Required

Executive-level experience in municipal or public-sector finance
Experience managing financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, and revenue collection
Experience issuing and managing municipal debt and maintaining bond ratings
Proven ability to develop long-term financial strategies and support major capital projects
Experience supervising and improving finance department structure and staff (managing a small team)
Ability to partner with executive leadership, department heads, and external stakeholders

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The Company

5 Employees

Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Sumter Local Government Consulting (Sumter LGC) is a nimble and adaptable local government consulting firm dedicated to providing local governments with the resources they need to best serve their communities. They offer customized services including executive search, interim staffing, fractional finance services, and consulting, assisting municipal clients, private sector companies, and nonprofits in solving problems with their local governments.