The Hilton Head Island–Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is seeking an experienced financial leader to serve as Controller, a key member of our Executive Leadership Team.

About the Organization
The Hilton Head Island–Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is a three-time National Chamber of the Year and the recognized voice of the business community, representing more than 1,300 member businesses across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and the surrounding region. The organization supports the business community through advocacy, destination marketing, workforce initiatives, leadership programming, and community engagement, funded through a mix of public and private sources.

The Role
The Controller is responsible for the financial health, operational integrity, and administrative infrastructure of the organization. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this role works closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to ensure strong financial stewardship, sound governance, and effective use of resources.

This is an in-office leadership role overseeing finance, payroll, benefits administration, and core human resources oversight for a 24-employee organization.

Key responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-term financial planning across public and private funding sources
• Oversee all accounting operations, internal controls, and coordination of the annual independent audit
• Manage payroll operations and serve as liaison with payroll and benefits administrators
• Provide leadership and oversight for hiring processes, onboarding, personnel records, and employment compliance
• Supervise the Assistant Controller and promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and excellence
• Serve as staff liaison to the Finance Committee and provide regular financial reporting to leadership and the Board
• Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and fiduciary oversight of benefit plans
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Serve as a trusted advisor in a highly visible, member-facing organization

Why this role
This is an opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized organization playing a central role in supporting the business community and regional economy.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of senior-level accounting or finance leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience serving as the lead on organizational audits
• Experience presenting financial information to boards and public or government-related entities
• Strong proficiency with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
• Experience overseeing payroll and benefits administration
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with board members, staff, members, and external partners
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred