Business Center Manager

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Business Center Manager to oversee financial operations for multiple departments in Clemson, SC. You will manage transactions, provide financial analysis, and coordinate with the CBSHS Business Office on budgeting and reporting while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

The role emphasizes payroll oversight, timely processing, and adherence to university guidelines, with a focus on sustainability and prudent financial management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

Responsibilities

• Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
• Not responsible for supervising employees.
• Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s).

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the college Business Officer, serves as Business Center Manager and manages all financial operations for multiple assigned departments. Performs financial analysis, financial management, transaction processing and payroll oversight. Performs other duties as assigned. High level of confidentiality and discretion required.

JOB DUTIES

• 15% - Transaction Processing: Processes all accounting transactions for the department(s) for which they are responsible, including entering journal corrections, payroll corrections, budget amendments and monthly revenue and expense reconciliation. Research errors and ensure that corrective action is taken. Ensure all transactions comply with university and state guidelines.
• 35% - Financial Analysis and Management: Provides financial analysis, planning and compliance for each fiscal year. Coordinates with the department chairs, payroll personnel, faculty members, and the CBSHS Business Office in budget development preparation. Prepares financial analysis of reports for departments, evaluates all revenue sources, uses of those funds, and advises department chairs and CBSHS Business Office on budget issues to ensure the sustainability of the department and related programs. Reviews purchase requests and requisitions to ensure funding is available and allocations are accurate. Exercises independent judgment and /or decision making, within the assigned CBSHS department(s), with regard to annual allocated budgets and appropriate spending on projects and fund groups. Assists where necessary in researching and preparing information for forecasting as requested by the Business Officer.
• 35% - Budget Maintenance and Reporting: Manages department-level budgets, including any sub-units related to the department(s). Works closely with the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) Business Office on budget matters for all Education & General (E&G), self-generated, gift, and endowed funds. This includes spreadsheet preparation & management for individual departmental & faculty accounts, special reporting, and financial preparation. Required to meet monthly with Department Chair(s) of assigned department(s) to review budgets.
• 15% - Payroll Oversight and Other: Facilitates reviews of billing rates and lab fees to ensure they are completed accurately and by specified deadlines. Provides oversight of all payroll within assigned department(s). Manages and directs changes as needed by collaborating with department staff and continually reviewing payroll to ensure accuracy. Supports the summer pay process and tracks enrollments in summer courses. Supports other areas in the event of a vacancy, at the discretion of the Business Officer.

JOB CODE

AD25

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular FTE Staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Not responsible for supervising employees.
• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 75%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 50%
• Walk or move about: 25%

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range $70,000 - $70,756 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 11, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

ABOUT US

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. So, are you ready?