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Beaufort County has named Pinky Harriott its new Chief Financial Officer, effective Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, according to a news release Tuesday afternoon.
“We are eager to welcome Mrs. Harriott as our next CFO. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, along with an impressive record of community service,” Beaufort County Administrator Michael Moore said in a news release
Harriott, a Beaufort native, having grown up on St. Helena Island, is a graduate of Beaufort High School. She possesses a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Management. As a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), she has more than 14 years of experience in governmental accounting and finance across state and local government agencies.
Harriot is currently the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Finance and Human Resources at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, where she oversees the annual budget and ensures compliance with fiscal policies and regulations.
Harriot has also previously worked for Beaufort County. During her tenure as the Budget Director, she implemented the county’s first Digital Budget Book and received the inaugural GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
She is a lifelong member of Rotary International, currently serving as President of the Lowcountry Rotary Club. She also participates on the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is a member of the Volvo Community Advisory Board.
Harriot and her husband, Bradley, have been married for 12 years and are the parents of three children: Kalob, Gracie, and John.
“I look forward to embarking on this exciting new journey,” Harriott said in a release. “I am confident that my experience will continue to contribute to the mission of Beaufort County and expand our services to meet the needs of our residents, while ensuring compliance and fiscal transparency. I am looking forward to working with Mr. Moore and am excited about his fresh perspective and vision for the future of our County.”
