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WELCOME TO CLEMSON!
Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.
Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
So,... are you ready?
Job Summary
Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for assigned departments within the College of Arts & Humanities, ensuring sound fiscal management and compliance. This role leads a small team of departmental accountants and serves as a subject matter expert in designed specialty areas. Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
30% - Essential - Manage Financial Operations: Oversee daily financial activities for assigned departments, including processing budget amendments and financial journals, reviewing and approving payroll corrections, requisitions, and Concur expense reports. Monitor and analyze departmental revenues and expenditures, clearing errors and ensuring accuracy of transactions. Liaise with department staff to verify HR information, reconcile payroll, and manage budgetary approval of payroll action requests and summer compensation. Serve as a resource for financial matters in assigned departments, providing guidance and resolving operational issues.
25% - Essential - Lead Budget Planning & Fiscal Analysis: Collaborate with the CBO and department chairs in the preparation, review, and implementation of annual budgets. Collect and evaluate departmental budget submissions to ensure accuracy, balance, and reasonableness. Analyze budgets by comparing proposed budgets to actual expenditures and initiate corrective actions when discrepancies arise. Forecast revenue generation, track commitments, and manage internal program funds, including graduate and college award budgets. Work with other Business Center Managers and the CBO to share strategies and align budget-planning approaches, ensuring consistent processes across the college.
20% - Essential - Direct Financial Forecasting & Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports for College and University leadership. Project fiscal performance based on budget-to-actual trends, historical data, and operational knowledge of assigned departments. Provide monthly updates to the CBO, including performance projections and year-end forecasts. Develop comprehensive reports that inform date-driven decisions and predict long-term resource needs. Apply subject matter expertise in gift and endowment fund administration to review, interpret, and guide the appropriate use of funds. Ensure compliance with donor agreements and governing policies, provide technical guidance to fellow Business Center Managers and departments, and support informed decision-making related to fund utilization and stewardship.
10% - Essential - Ensure Compliance & Internal Controls: Maintain and update accurate financial records in compliance with University, State, and Federal policies, including state retention requirements. Conduct internal audits of departmental accounting transactions and reconcile budget adjustments for compliance and accuracy. Review backup documentation for adherence to University, State, and CU Foundation requirements. Advise CBO on implementation strategies to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with other Business Center Managers to align compliance procedures, ensuring consistency across all departments.
15% - Essential - Provide Supervision, Training, Guidance, & Process Improvement: Supervise, mentor, and support a team of department accountants responsible for assigned cost centers. Assign and prioritize work, provide onboarding and ongoing training on financial systems, policies, and procedures, and offer coaching to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistent application of financial practices. Monitor performance, provide feedback, and support professional development. Identify and implement process improvements to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and strengthen financial operations across the college. Collaborate with fellow Business Center Managers to share expertise, align practices, and ensure consistent applications of policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned to support CAH and Clemson University's financial operations. Temporarily fill duties as needed to ensure business continuity.
Minimum Requirements
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - in accounting, finance, business or related field and professional experience directly related.
Work Exp 1 years
Preferred Requirements
Work Experience 5 years
Responsibilities
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
Budgetary Responsibilities
Develops Department Budgets - Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s). Estimated amount of budgetary responsibility in dollar amount must be added.
Physical Requirements
Standard Hrs: 37.5
Compensation Information
Expected Salary Range ($ 52,100.00 - $ 65,000.00)
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
Essential Personnel Level
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
Application Deadline
April 27, 2026
Military And Veteran
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
Veteran Preference
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
Closing Statement
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=110334&PostingSeq=1
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Description
Open Date:
WELCOME TO CLEMSON!
Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.
Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
So,... are you ready?
Job Summary
Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for assigned departments within the College of Arts & Humanities, ensuring sound fiscal management and compliance. This role leads a small team of departmental accountants and serves as a subject matter expert in designed specialty areas. Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
30% - Essential - Manage Financial Operations: Oversee daily financial activities for assigned departments, including processing budget amendments and financial journals, reviewing and approving payroll corrections, requisitions, and Concur expense reports. Monitor and analyze departmental revenues and expenditures, clearing errors and ensuring accuracy of transactions. Liaise with department staff to verify HR information, reconcile payroll, and manage budgetary approval of payroll action requests and summer compensation. Serve as a resource for financial matters in assigned departments, providing guidance and resolving operational issues.
25% - Essential - Lead Budget Planning & Fiscal Analysis: Collaborate with the CBO and department chairs in the preparation, review, and implementation of annual budgets. Collect and evaluate departmental budget submissions to ensure accuracy, balance, and reasonableness. Analyze budgets by comparing proposed budgets to actual expenditures and initiate corrective actions when discrepancies arise. Forecast revenue generation, track commitments, and manage internal program funds, including graduate and college award budgets. Work with other Business Center Managers and the CBO to share strategies and align budget-planning approaches, ensuring consistent processes across the college.
20% - Essential - Direct Financial Forecasting & Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports for College and University leadership. Project fiscal performance based on budget-to-actual trends, historical data, and operational knowledge of assigned departments. Provide monthly updates to the CBO, including performance projections and year-end forecasts. Develop comprehensive reports that inform date-driven decisions and predict long-term resource needs. Apply subject matter expertise in gift and endowment fund administration to review, interpret, and guide the appropriate use of funds. Ensure compliance with donor agreements and governing policies, provide technical guidance to fellow Business Center Managers and departments, and support informed decision-making related to fund utilization and stewardship.
10% - Essential - Ensure Compliance & Internal Controls: Maintain and update accurate financial records in compliance with University, State, and Federal policies, including state retention requirements. Conduct internal audits of departmental accounting transactions and reconcile budget adjustments for compliance and accuracy. Review backup documentation for adherence to University, State, and CU Foundation requirements. Advise CBO on implementation strategies to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with other Business Center Managers to align compliance procedures, ensuring consistency across all departments.
15% - Essential - Provide Supervision, Training, Guidance, & Process Improvement: Supervise, mentor, and support a team of department accountants responsible for assigned cost centers. Assign and prioritize work, provide onboarding and ongoing training on financial systems, policies, and procedures, and offer coaching to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistent application of financial practices. Monitor performance, provide feedback, and support professional development. Identify and implement process improvements to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and strengthen financial operations across the college. Collaborate with fellow Business Center Managers to share expertise, align practices, and ensure consistent applications of policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned to support CAH and Clemson University's financial operations. Temporarily fill duties as needed to ensure business continuity.
Minimum Requirements
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - in accounting, finance, business or related field and professional experience directly related.
Work Exp 1 years
Preferred Requirements
Work Experience 5 years
Responsibilities
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
Budgetary Responsibilities
Develops Department Budgets - Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s). Estimated amount of budgetary responsibility in dollar amount must be added.
Physical Requirements
- Stand for prolonged period
- Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
- Walk or move about
- Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
- Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
- Extends hands or arms in any direction
- No Work Conditions
Standard Hrs: 37.5
Compensation Information
Expected Salary Range ($ 52,100.00 - $ 65,000.00)
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
Essential Personnel Level
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
Application Deadline
April 27, 2026
Military And Veteran
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
Veteran Preference
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
Closing Statement
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=110334&PostingSeq=1
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