CBSHS Assistant Business Officer

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC seeks an CBSHS Assistant Business Officer to oversee complex college-level accounting duties under the Business Officer. The role supports college financial staff, serves as backup, and drives budgeting and forecasting efforts across CBSHS units.

Responsibilities include leading the financial team, preparing forecasts, managing accounting functions for the Dean's office, and coordinating annual budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting courses and 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience in accounting, auditing, banking or finance.
• Ability to lead and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the financial team.
• Assist monthly forecasting and complex financial reporting.
• Manage all accounting functions for the Dean's office and CBSHS units.
• Assist in annual budget development and Study Abroad budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Budget management

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting courses

Job description

CBSHS Assistant Business Officer

Full Time

JR-10640

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as the Assistant Business Officer in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences Business Office. Under the direction of the Business Officer, performs complex college-level accounting duties, support college financial staff and serves as the backup to the Business Officer. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 20% - Leadership & Training: Provides day-to-day leadership and guidance to the financial team to ensure efficient operations and achievement of college goals. Serves as a resource for questions, problems, and concerns. Coordinates and takes an active role in on-boarding and training for new financial staff. Serves as the backup to the Business Officer. Responsible for continuous improvement and training for current financial staff. Advises on policy updates and implementation including creating and/or updating procedures.
• 20% - Fiscal Analysis & Forecasting: Assists the Business Officer in monthly forecasting for the college. Prepares complex financial reports to assist in the forecasting process. Resolves budget issues, including reviewing, researching and recommending alternative strategies. Assists the Business Officer in analyzing past, present and future trends to predict future financial performance.
• 30% - Financial Management: Manages all accounting functions for the Dean's office and support areas. Serves as backup to departments during Business Center Manager position vacancies. Analyzes all CBSHS revenue reports and distributes revenues across departments. Assists in data collection and review of University mandated reviews i.e. lab fees and billing rates. Alongside the Business Officer, conducts year end budget meetings with each CBSHS department.
• 30% - Budget Planning & Management: Assists the Business Officer in the preparation and implementation of the annual budget and completes budget management tasks as assigned by the Business Officer. Prepares and manages annual departmental budget for assigned units. Serves as the point of contact for preliminary and final budget meetings for Study Abroad programs in CBSHS. Assists in preparing Study Abroad program budgets with the faculty member leading the program.

JOB CODE

AD28

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree with accounting courses and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, banking or finance.

Experience required: 3+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 50%. Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 100%

WORKING CONDITIONS

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range

$80,000.00 - $85,000.00 dependent upon experience

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

September 10, 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. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

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.