Director of Finance and Budget Ops

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
STA00820PO26

Job Family
Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis

Job Function
Budgeting

USC Market Title
Budget Director

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132853

Job Level
M4 - Managerial

Business Title (Internal Title)
Director of Finance and Budget Ops

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences

Department
CAS College of Arts and Sciences

State Pay Range
G13

USC Market Range
MRM - $109,496 $139,607 $169,719

Anticipated Hiring Range
$109,496- $169,719

Location of Vacancy
Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Administrative

Position Description

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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

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.

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.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Manage all aspects of administering, preparing, reviewing, monitoring, projecting and allocating the all-funds budget for the College of Arts and Sciences, in order to maintain the fiscal health of the College, as well as alignment with the College's and University's strategic plan. Communicate essential budgetary information to the Dean of the College. Champions building the vision and mission of the College into the campus, and across the various departments/divisions/units. Recommends changes in operational procedures based on broad perspective. Implements and ensures continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Monitor the execution of the all-funds budget for the College of Arts and Sciences by tracking resources and uses on a consistent basis. Review, analyze, recommend and implement resource allocations and budget requirements for the execution of the approved operating budget. Prepare financial projections for all budgeted and unbudgeted accounts as scheduled or requested. Oversee senior budget analyst in monitoring CAS Foundation accounts, particularly in the area of endowments for faculty and students. Oversee the recociliation of Ed Foundation billing and spendable computations. Makes recommendations for CAS units on appropriate use of these funds. Oversee Senior Budget Analyst in tracking Endowed Chair positions and serves as liaison with Provost Office and Educational Foundation.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Allocate unrestricted fund budgets for all units in CL071. Review and oversee the reconciliation of all salary, fringe, graduate student and operating budget allocations for departmental A-funds. Direct annual carryforward process for all A funds. Work with Senior Budget Analyst on finalizing carryforward. Work with College budget staff and unit staff in the development of unit budgets, and monitors budgets to ensure planned resources are available to meet strategic objectives.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Manage College Budget Operations Managers, directing professional staff that are responsible for budgets, financial administration and the reporting of University funds; establish work priorities/workflow and resolve management or personnel issues. Develop and oversee training materials to onboard new budget staff. Oversee and provide training, support and guidance for office staff and unit staff and faculty (online and in-person), and evaluate job performance. Oversees Budget Operations Managers to develop and monitor unit operating budgets. Ensures projects and funds within portfolio and serves as the business manager for transactions as needed. Reviews assigned projects and funds to monitor balances and makes recommendations for reconciliation. Prepares financial projections as requested.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Provide guidance to faculty, staff and unit heads on matters related to policies, procedures, and financial best practices. Ensure compliance with all College, USC, State, and Federal fiscal policies. Works with team to develop policies, guidelines and procedures for College budget processes. Coordinates wiht teh Senior Assoc Dean of Graduate Studies to monitor graduate assistant appointments and terms in support of the academic mission of the College. Assists unit staff and faculty in overseeing adherence to University policies and procedures and oversees training others in administration of such policies and procedures. Advises units on a variety of operational, human resources, and financial issues.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Serve as a resource to budget staff, College departments and others in interpreting budgeting/accounting policies, regulations and state statutes. Respond to questions concerning State and University policies and procedures. Identify major areas of concern and make recommendations to create efficiencies and more effective operations.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Contribute to the overall success of the College of Arts and Sciences by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Job Duty

Analyze financial data and transactions to identify potential problems and formulate an action plan to rectify problems in a timely manner. Works with members of senior leadership to create and maintain database of College information pertinent to the new budget model (i.e. credit hour production, fee production, etc.).

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Job Duty

Develops and directs the budgetary processes via policy interpretations, development and dissemination of procedures, data accumulation, budgetary request preparation and analysis, estimate revisions, final budgetary consolidation, internal and external presentations, implementation and monitoring and financial and statistical reporting. Confers with the Dean about budgetary goals and objectives, unit managerial controls and funding levels and sources. Serves as a primary resource in the resolution of problems and the identification of alternatives regarding budgetary and fiscal issues.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Serve as the liaison to the central Budget Office staff to coordinate all budget functions as required. Complete Fall and Spring budget reviews, web-based budget development and any other regular budget actions. Provide all requested data and reports. Performs research, analyzes, and summarizes data to make specific recommendations to the Assistant Dean/Dean. Prepare reports needed for senior management decision-making as requested. Develop internal policies and procedures and establish strategic standards, goals, and objectives for the college's strategic plan.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
01/01/2027

Job Open Date
11/02/2026

Job Close Date
12/17/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by December 17, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• 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

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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215387