Budget Manager

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STA00246PO26

Job Family Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function Budgeting USC Market Title Budget Manager Link to USC Market Title uscjobs.sctitles132851 Job Level M2

• Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Budget Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland CollegeDivision Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Finance State Pay Range G12 USC Market Range MRK
• $84,820 $108,146 $131,471 Anticipated Hiring Range $84,820
• $108,146 Location of Vacancy PartFull Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Scle Standard working scle: 8:30am
• 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible scle to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, morecatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond. Veterans' Preference Statement The University of South Carolina ismitted to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and ourmunities. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. Position Description Advertised Job Summary Budget Manager Are you … A strategic thinker who can turnplex 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 rmendations A detail-oriented professional who ensurespliance 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 rmendations, and ensurespliance 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,pliance, and alignment with institutional goals. Budget Review and Monitoring Lead and manage the division's fall and spring budget review processes. Conduct analysis, preparementary and support year-end forecasting. Financial Analysis Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and forecasting, to provide insights and rmendations 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 rmend strategies for optimizing resource allocation and improving operational efficiency. Ensurepliance with university policies, state regulations, and federal guidelines related to budgeting and financial management. ing and Communication Prepareprehensive 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 w you work! Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan iveness Program. youtubewatch?v=BALBcUSl7ck 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 equivalentbination of job related certification, training,cation, andor experience. Required Certification, LicensureOther Credentials Preferred Qualifications 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, prores, and administrative systems is preferred. KnowledgeSkillsAbilities Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and prores. Ability to proficiently mathematical concepts. Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records and reports. Ability tomunicate 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. Job Duties Job Duty 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,pliance, and alignment with institutional goals. Perform revenue forecasts for self-generating units and create budget requests for base budget departments. Provide budget considerations for department heads to incorporate into budget planning, such as personnel, fringe, contractual, and programming expenses. Create and update templates for easy end-user functionality, providing historical trends, forecasts, and submission capabilities. Responsible for managing the division's budget cycle calendar and events. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Budget Review and Monitoring Lead and manage the division's budget review processes, including fall and spring budget reviews, analysis,mentary, and year-end forecasting. Conduct monthly budget-to-actual reviews to identify variances, risks, and emerging issues. Collaborate with department and unit leaders to make budget adjustments. Review and submit budget adjustments when necessary. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Financial Analysis Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and forecasting, to provide insights and rmendations 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 rmend strategies for optimizing resource allocation and improving operational efficiency. Ensurepliance with university policies, state regulations, and federal guidelines related to budgeting and financial management. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty ing and Communication Prepareprehensive 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. Communicate to division stakeholders, when necessary, on budgetary matters. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Other duties as assigned Ad Hoc Projects Contribute to special projects and process improvements as requested. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 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 Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 04142026 Job Close Date 05062026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job . 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 May 06, 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 to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.scpostings204321 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate incational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIVAIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery tfrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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