Strategic Finance & Analytics Manager

State of South Carolina

South Carolina

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 days ago

Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks an Accounting/Fiscal Manager I to perform advanced financial planning, analysis, and decision-support activities that support the organization's long-term financial health, operational effectiveness, and strategic goals.

The role provides executive-level financial analysis, develops forecasting models, oversees auxiliary operations, and collaborates with stakeholders to enable data-informed decisions, resource allocation, and financial stewardship across the

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with accounting coursework and relevant professional experience.
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
Four years of professional experience in accounting, finance, economics, business analysis, strategic planning, or a related field.
Experience developing financial models, forecasts, budget projections, scenario analyses, and executive-level financial reports.
Knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting, budgeting practices, fiscal policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Experience in managing auxiliary business operations, contracts, vendor relationships, or revenue-generating business functions.
Experience with ERP systems, financial information systems, data management tools, and financial reporting software.
Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and decision memoranda.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate a large team of contractors and customer support functions related to auxiliary business operations and Enterprise Campus Authority (ECA) functional areas.
Monitor financial performance; ensure compliance with contractual obligations, laws, and regulations; oversee reporting, budgeting, auditing, payments, and collections.
Develop and maintain strategic financial models, forecasts, scenario analyses, and performance reporting tools for executive decision-making.
Provide financial analyses and recommendations regarding revenue, expenses, profitability, break-even points, and long-term sustainability.
Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and memoranda for senior leadership including CFO and President.
Conduct program economics, pricing, tuition and fee, cost allocation, and ROI analyses to support planning and allocation.
Monitor financial and operational performance via KPIs, variance and trend analyses; propose improvements.
Lead cross-functional financial projects involving Academic Affairs, Finance, Facilities, and auxiliary operations.
Strengthen strategic finance reporting, data governance, documentation standards, and internal controls; support policy development and automation initiatives.
Establish and maintain financial records, supporting documentation, and workpapers; provide cross-training and support for fiscal activities.