Strategic Finance Manager: Forecasting & Analysis

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-South-Carolina is seeking an Accounting/Fiscal Manager I to serve as the Strategic Finance Manager, performing advanced financial planning, analysis, and decision-support to bolster long-term fiscal health and strategic goals.

You will develop forecasting models, oversee auxiliary operations, and collaborate with stakeholders to enable data-informed decisions and strong financial stewardship across the institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework and professional experience in accounting, auditing, banking, finance, or related field.
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Four (4) 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.
• Experience conducting financial analysis, investment analysis, business case development, profitability analysis, or return-on-investment assessments.
• 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 ECA areas; monitor financial performance and compliance.
• Develop and maintain strategic financial models, forecasts, scenario analyses, and performance reporting tools for executive decision-making.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and memoranda for senior leadership (CFO, President, President's Cabinet).
• Conduct program economics, pricing, tuition and fee, cost allocation, and ROI analyses to support strategic planning.
• Monitor KPIs, variance analyses, trends, and assessment metrics; propose improvements to operations and finances.
• Lead cross-functional finance projects involving Academic Affairs, Finance, Facilities, and other stakeholders.
• Strengthen strategic finance reporting, data governance, documentation standards, and internal controls; support policy and automation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain financial records, workpapers, and provide cross-training and operational support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in accounting/finance/economics/business administration

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

Tools

ERP systems

Financial information systems

Data management tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

State-of-South-Carolina is seeking an Accounting/Fiscal Manager I to serve as the Strategic Finance Manager, performing advanced financial planning, analysis, and decision-support to bolster long-term fiscal health and strategic goals.

You will develop forecasting models, oversee auxiliary operations, and collaborate with stakeholders to enable data-informed decisions and strong financial stewardship across the institution.