Strategic Finance & Budget Operations Director

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition for dependents

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Director of Finance and Budget Operations to lead unrestricted funds budgeting across its departments, programs, centers, and institutes. You will partner with unit leadership to develop budgets, monitor financial activity, and ensure compliance with university policies.

This role provides backup support for restricted funds, including grants, and supports strategic planning with rigorous financial analysis to advance the college's academic, research, and

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of budget and accounting theory (GASB, public/government 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GASB & govt. accounting

Budget analysis

Data analysis

Planning & prioritization

Coordination

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DataWarehouse

WORKS

USCERA

Finance Intranet

PeopleSoft

Job description

The University of South Carolina seeks a Director of Finance and Budget Operations to lead unrestricted funds budgeting across its departments, programs, centers, and institutes. You will partner with unit leadership to develop budgets, monitor financial activity, and ensure compliance with university policies.

This role provides backup support for restricted funds, including grants, and supports strategic planning with rigorous financial analysis to advance the college's academic, research, and