Budget Manager

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop University is seeking a Budget Manager who reports to the Associate Vice President for Finance & Business. The role develops and maintains university budgets, analyzes budget data and trends, and prepares regular and ad hoc reports to support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent) with 5+ years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar with at least 15 semester hours in accounting-related courses.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Leads budget development, coordination, and execution; analyzes budgets for reasonableness; reconciles to board budget.
• Maintains reports including scenario modeling, benchmarking, and fringe benefits; communicates trends.
• Files annual state reports and prepares cabinet/board-level reports; creates procedural documentation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with accounting focus

Five years of relevant experience

Tools

Banner software (Ellucian)

Job description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance & Business, the Budget Manager develops and maintains the university’s budgets, analyzes budget and financial data and trends, and prepares regular and ad hocreports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar with at least 15 semester hours in accounting-related courses. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience at an institution of higher education.
• Proficiency with Ellucian’s Banner software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary

• Working knowledge of the principles and best practices of budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices and state governmental processes.
• Ability to analyze budget data and exercise independent judgment in making related decisions.
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Sufficient technical ability to master required software.

Budget Development

• Leads the budget development process, including communication, training, budget committee coordination and execution, and budget compilation.
• Analyzes submitted budgets for reasonableness and to ensure opportunities are maximized.
• Reconciles loaded budget to board-approved budget.

Budget Analysis

• Maintains a variety of reports, including scenario modeling, benchmarking, capital renewal schedules, fringe benefits, course and lab fee reasonableness, etc.
• Shares timely communication on trends requiring attention.

Budget Reporting and Documentation

• Files annual state reports.
• Prepares cabinet and board-level reports.
• Prepares ad hoc budget reports.Advises Business Center staff regarding departmental budget reporting, as needed.
• Creates and maintains procedural documentation.

Budget Transactional Coverage

• Serves comprehensively as a backup for all entry and roll-forward activities.
• Serves comprehensively as backup for epaf reviews and approvals.
• Serves comprehensively as backup for vacancy and position maintenance.

Other

• Collaborates on continuous improvement projects.

Travel/Overtime Requirements

Telecommuting

Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

License/Certification

Type of Position

Type of Position Classified

Position Status

Position Status Full-Time

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours Per Week 37.5

Months per Year 12

Posting Number

Posting Number 2027027S

Open Date

Open Date 09/15/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/21/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting). * Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

NOTICE

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your experience preparing and presenting budget and financial reports.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Rate your proficiency with Excel and indicate how you have used spreadsheets in your current or previous position.

  (Open Ended Question)