Salary: $81,192.00 - $146,166.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 195190
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AK05
Position Number::Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $81,192.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $113,730.00
Job ResponsibilitiesJob Purpose:The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is seeking a General Ledger and Process Modernization Manager to lead the redesign and continuous improvement of financial and accounting workflows across the agency. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role combines financial expertise with process engineering to modernize how the agency manages accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and fiscal compliance. The General Ledger and Process Modernization Manager will map current-state financial processes, design streamlined future-state workflows, and drive adoption of technology-enabled solutions that increase accuracy, reduce manual effort, strengthen fiscal accountability, and support data-informed decision-making.
Responsibilities:Financial Process Redesign and Modernization- Lead Process Redesign: Lead end-to-end process mapping and redesign of accounting operations, financial reporting, journal entry workflows, reconciliation procedures, and chart of accounts management.
- Streamline Financial Workflows: Identify inefficiencies and manual workarounds in current financial workflows and design future-state processes that prioritize clarity, accuracy, speed, and compliance.
- Drive the Modernization Roadmap: Develop and execute a phased modernization roadmap for financial operations, aligning process improvements with enabling technologies so systems support the work rather than dictate it.
- Establish Process Standards: Establish process standards and templates for financial workflows that create consistency, reduce risk, and endure through staffing changes.
Financial Intelligence, Analytics, and Reporting- Deliver Business Intelligence: Partner with Finance leadership and supporting agency offices to transform financial data into actionable business intelligence through the development of dynamic dashboards, data visualizations, and executive-level reporting solutions.
- Analyze Financial Performance: Analyze financial trends, variances, and performance measures to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, strengthen internal controls, and improve fiscal accountability.
- Measure Process Performance: Define operational metrics, KPIs, and feedback loops to evaluate process performance and drive continuous improvement across financial operations.
- Integrate Technology and Automation: Champion the integration of technology solutions and automation into financial workflows to increase accuracy, reduce manual effort, and improve reporting capabilities.
General Ledger Management and Reporting- Oversee General Ledger Integrity: Oversee the preparation, review, and accuracy of general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure the integrity of the agency's financial records.
- Maintain Chart of Accounts Accuracy: Perform general ledger analysis to identify anomalies, posting errors, and implement corrective actions to maintain chart of accounts accuracy and reporting reliability.
- Lead Year-End Reporting: Lead the development and timely completion of year-end reporting packages, including adjusting entries and supporting documentation required for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other mandated submissions.
- Support Financial Audits: Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial audits by providing general ledger documentation, variance explanations, and reconciliation support.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Coordinate Across Operations: Coordinate with operational teams to ensure financial process changes integrate smoothly with adjacent workflows and systems.
- Inform Strategic Decisions: Provide financial insights, performance metrics, and strategic analysis that support organizational planning, resource allocation, and informed decision-making.
Other Duties- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned in support of the mission and strategic goals of the South Carolina Department of Education.
This position is located in the Office of Finance.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree and experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.
Preferred Qualifications- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, financial management, auditing, process improvement, or project management.
- 3+ years of professional experience in public sector finance, accounting, or financial operations, ideally in a government or education setting.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting business process redesign efforts in finance, accounting, or enterprise service functions.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, state-level financial reporting requirements, and fiscal policy.
- Proven ability to analyze financial data, interpret regulations, and ensure fiscal accountability across complex systems.
- Experience with financial systems such as SCEIS or similar ERP platforms.
- Strong analytical skills for data gathering, pattern identification, gap analysis, and performance measurement.
- Exceptional facilitation and communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial and process information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience designing and delivering training, communication plans, and coaching strategies in support of organizational change.
- Comfort moving between strategic vision and hands-on execution-designing processes and helping teams implement them in practice.
Additional CommentsAs a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, and 401(k).
The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
