Salary: $67,728.00 - $94,758.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2704
Agency: Trident Technical College
Division: Finance & Administration-Business Operations
Opening Date: 09/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: AD28
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN11

Job Responsibilities
The Accounting/Fiscal Manager I serves as the Strategic Finance Manager and performs advanced financial planning, analysis, and decision-support activities that support the College's long-term financial health, operational effectiveness, and strategic goals. This position provides executive-level financial analysis, develops forecasting and financial models, oversees auxiliary business operations, and collaborates with stakeholders across the institution to support data-informed decision-making, resource allocation, and financial stewardship.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee and coordinate a large team of contractors and customer support functions related to auxiliary business operations and Enterprise Campus Authority (ECA) functional areas, including bookstore, dining, vending, conference services, lease-outs, and similar arrangements. Monitor financial performance; ensure compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, and regulations; oversee financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, payments, collections, and fiscal management activities; and support contract economics, profitability, break-even, market rate, and cost recovery analyses that inform executive decision-making and improve financial performance and customer service.
• Develop and maintain strategic financial models, forecasts, scenario analyses, and performance reporting tools to support executive decision-making. Provide financial analyses and recommendations regarding revenue, expenses, profitability, break-even points, and long-term institutional sustainability.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and decision memoranda for senior leadership, including the CFO, President, and President's Cabinet. Communicate complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner.
• Conduct program economics, pricing, tuition and fee, cost allocation, and return-on-investment analyses to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and institutional business decisions.
• Monitor financial and operational performance through key performance indicators, variance analyses, trend analyses, and assessment metrics. Develop recommendations that improve operational effectiveness and financial performance.
• Lead cross-functional financial projects and workflows involving Academic Affairs, Finance, Facilities, auxiliary operations, and other institutional stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and financial planning efforts.
• Strengthen strategic finance reporting, data governance, documentation standards, and internal controls. Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, automation initiatives, and reporting improvements related to strategic finance and auxiliary business operations.
• Establish and maintain financial records, supporting documentation, and workpapers while providing cross-training and operational support for assigned finance, budget, and reporting activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
This position requires a bachelor's degree with accounting coursework and professional experience in accounting, auditing, banking, finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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TTC: Please note that applicants are required to submit transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable)to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without transcripts will be considered incomplete and not accepted. Have you attached a copy of your transcripts? Unofficial transcripts may be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office.

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TTC: Are you currently employed with Trident Technical College?

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• Yes: Full-Time Staff
• Yes: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
• Yes: Part-time Staff
• Yes: Other
• No: Not currently employed with TTC

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