Director of Finance and Budget Ops

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anExtended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

CAS College of Arts and Sciences in Columbia, SC seeks a Director of Finance and Budget Operations to lead unrestricted fund budgeting, monitor financial activity, and ensure adherence to university policies.

You will partner with department heads to develop budgets, provide financial analysis for planning, and back up restricted funds management; supports mission of academic, research, and service.

Formación

• Must have extensive knowledge of budget and accounting theory (GASB, public/government accounting).
• Ability to examine, summarize, and analyze detailed budget and financial data.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead fiscal and budget management for unrestricted funds across departments, programs, centers, and institutes.
• Develop budgets in partnership with unit leadership and monitor financial activity.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures and provide financial analysis to support planning and decision-making.
• Provide backup support for restricted funds, including grants, in coordination with other budget managers.

Conocimientos

Budget and accounting theory

GASB & public govt accounting

Budget data analysis

Organizational planning & prioritizing

Administrative coordination

Educación

Master's degree in business/public administration

Bachelor's degree with 7 years related experience

Herramientas

USC budgeting tools (DataWarehouse, WORKS, USCERA, Finance Intranet, PeopleSoft)

Descripción del empleo

Director of Finance and Budget Operations

CAS College of Arts and Sciences

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four‑year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

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Advertised Job Summary

The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Director of Finance and Budget Operations to serve as a key member of the Office of the Dean and lead fiscal and budget management for unrestricted funds across its departments, programs, centers, and institutes. This position partners with unit leadership to develop budgets, monitor financial activity, ensure compliance with university policies and procedures, and provide financial analysis to support planning and decision‑making. The director also provides backup support for restricted funds, including grants, in coordination with other budget managers. This role supports the financial operations of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences and helps ensure the effective stewardship of resources that advance its academic, research, and service missions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of budget and accounting theory (GASB, public/govt. accounting) and practice.
• Knowledge of electronic data processing concepts and accounting theory and practice.
• Ability to examine, summarize, and analyze detailed budget and financial data.
• Must be able to plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of management and administrative tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and 5 years related experience in business, public administration or administrative services; OR Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience
• Prefer experience in the use of USC budgeting tools (DataWarehouse, WORKS, USCERA, Finance Intranet, PeopleSoft).
• Thorough knowledge of USC Policies and Procedures, state and federal regulations related to contracts, grants and procurement.
• Experience with federal, state, and foundation contracts and grants.

Job Close Date 12/17/2026

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.