Employment Opportunities

Budget Manager
 

Are you …

• A strategic thinker who can turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities across past, present, and future budgets
• Passionate about improving processes and driving efficiency through data and tools
• Confident in advising leadership with sound financial analysis and recommendations
• A detail-oriented professional who ensures compliance while maintaining a big-picture perspective

If so, we have the job for you.

Position Summary:
The Budget Manager reports to the Director of Finance for Student Affairs and Academic Support (SAAS) and is responsible for overseeing the full budget cycle, including development, implementation, monitoring, review, and long-term financial planning. This role manages budget activities across multiple fiscal years simultaneously while enhancing processes, training staff, and developing analytical tools, dashboards, and reports. The Budget Manager provides leadership with budget updates, financial analysis, and strategic recommendations, and ensures compliance with university policies, state regulations, and best practices in budgeting.
 

Primary Job Duties
 

Budget Development

• Lead and manage the division’s annual budget development processes.
• Collaborate with department and unit leaders to assist in the preparation of budgets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with institutional goals.

Budget Review and Monitoring

• Lead and manage the division’s fall and spring budget review processes.
• Conduct analysis, prepare commentary and support year-end forecasting.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and forecasting, to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing budgetary decisions.
• Assist in long-term financial planning by participating in the development of multi-year budget projections and financial models.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategies for optimizing resource allocation and improving operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, state regulations, and federal guidelines related to budgeting and financial management.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, summaries, and presentations for departments, units, and division leadership.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data, utilizing budgeting software and spreadsheets to facilitate data analysis and reporting.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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• 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.

• Master’s degree in Business or related field. Business finance designations or certifications also preferred.
• 2 years experience leading a financial team.
• Knowledge of the University of South Carolina’s policies, procedures, and administrative systems is preferred.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office Suite and proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to manage a variety of duties simultaneously.