What are the responsibilities and job description for the USC Upstate Budget Director position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00495PO26
Job Family
Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function
Budgeting
USC Market Title
Budget Director
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132853
Job Level
M4 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title)
USC Upstate Budget Director
Campus
Upstate
Work County
Spartanburg
College/Division
USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department
UPS Budget Office
State Pay Range
G13
USC Market Range
MRM - $107,351 $136,872 $166,394
Anticipated Hiring Range
$107,351 - $118,646; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Fiscal Accounting
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
USC Upstate Budget Director
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00495PO26
Spartanburg, SC
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Budget Director independently manages, develops and supervises all aspects of USC Upstate’s budget management system; provides financial and strategic planning support; oversees risk management and compliance function; miscellaneous receivables, NCAA financial reporting, UBIT reporting, budget development, implementation, and coordination with the USC System; Provide revenue and expenditure analysis and financial reporting. Direct and manage the Administrative and Academic Affairs Budget functions, Athletics Business Office and the Risk Management and Compliance functions. Provide oversight of facilities Capital/Project budgets.
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00495PO26
Spartanburg, SC
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Budget Director independently manages, develops and supervises all aspects of USC Upstate’s budget management system; provides financial and strategic planning support; oversees risk management and compliance function; miscellaneous receivables, NCAA financial reporting, UBIT reporting, budget development, implementation, and coordination with the USC System; Provide revenue and expenditure analysis and financial reporting. Direct and manage the Administrative and Academic Affairs Budget functions, Athletics Business Office and the Risk Management and Compliance functions. Provide oversight of facilities Capital/Project budgets.
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 equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of GASB and FASB standards required. Master’s degree, CPA license, with 8 year’s experience preferred. Higher Education experience desired.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
A successful background check is required. Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, budgeting and financial management. Knowledge of GASB and FASB standards. Knowledgeable in strategic budget planning. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to assess and interpret financial information quickly, effectively and respond with accuracy in matters impacting the financial standing of the University. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Strong analysis and forecasting abilities; with an attention to detail in financial reporting. Able to proficiently and effectively utilize Microsoft Windows Suite applications, university software systems including PeopleSoft, and technologies. Thorough knowledge of Higher Education financial operations and the ability to work collaboratively with all departments and communicate with all levels of University, State and external personnel. High level of initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to travel to off-campus meetings and conferences as needed.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Budget Management and Operations
Supervise the Budget Office Operations – including 5 FTEs and 2 temporary employees. Manage day to day budget office operations, which includes budget monitoring and revenue and expense adjustments. Ensure budgetary compliance across all units. Supervise the budgetary status of ancillary funds, accounts and records to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, budget constraints and compliance with all pertinent procedures and regulations. Approve payment requests, budget entries and other accounting transactions. Review the preparation of the FISAP report (Financial Aid) for final approval prior to sign off by Chancellor and filing with Federal government. Supervise the University Risk Management and compliance function, ensuring that the university is prepared to address all risks and respond to all compliance issues. Supervise USC Upstate’s Miscellaneous Receivables function, ensuring that vendors are invoiced accurately and that funds are collected in a timely manner.
Supervise the Budget Office Operations – including 5 FTEs and 2 temporary employees. Manage day to day budget office operations, which includes budget monitoring and revenue and expense adjustments. Ensure budgetary compliance across all units. Supervise the budgetary status of ancillary funds, accounts and records to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, budget constraints and compliance with all pertinent procedures and regulations. Approve payment requests, budget entries and other accounting transactions. Review the preparation of the FISAP report (Financial Aid) for final approval prior to sign off by Chancellor and filing with Federal government. Supervise the University Risk Management and compliance function, ensuring that the university is prepared to address all risks and respond to all compliance issues. Supervise USC Upstate’s Miscellaneous Receivables function, ensuring that vendors are invoiced accurately and that funds are collected in a timely manner.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
Budget Management and Operations
Provide support to all divisions regarding financial operations – ensuring that they receive training on budget and accounting system procedures and practices and provide information that will support their operations and assist in their decision-making. Monitor overall spending to ensure alignment with annual budgets, identify opportunities for cost savings. Ensure payroll costs are aligned with the organization’s compensation strategy and costs are closely monitored and contained in order to eliminate unplanned and unbudgeted growth. Coordinates with the USC System and Upstate Human Resource Department to maintain an accurate position control system with provides current salaries, fringe benefits costs and position status. Monitors FTE (full-time equivalent) slot count to comply with State budget allocations.
Provide support to all divisions regarding financial operations – ensuring that they receive training on budget and accounting system procedures and practices and provide information that will support their operations and assist in their decision-making. Monitor overall spending to ensure alignment with annual budgets, identify opportunities for cost savings. Ensure payroll costs are aligned with the organization’s compensation strategy and costs are closely monitored and contained in order to eliminate unplanned and unbudgeted growth. Coordinates with the USC System and Upstate Human Resource Department to maintain an accurate position control system with provides current salaries, fringe benefits costs and position status. Monitors FTE (full-time equivalent) slot count to comply with State budget allocations.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Annual Budget Preparation
Provide oversight and direction during the annual Budget preparation process for all USC Upstate Unrestricted Funds, collaborate with USC Columbia regarding revenue changes – tuition and fees – and expense budget uploads. Oversee and direct the preparation of the budget uploads for submission to USC Columbia.
Provide oversight and direction during the annual Budget preparation process for all USC Upstate Unrestricted Funds, collaborate with USC Columbia regarding revenue changes – tuition and fees – and expense budget uploads. Oversee and direct the preparation of the budget uploads for submission to USC Columbia.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Internal and External Reporting
Maintain an inventory of informational needs (Housing, Bookstore, Student Affairs, Athletics and General Operations) based on analysis of financial data requested by units on a routine basis. Provides information to support the preparation of USC Upstate responses to financial inquiries as posted by the legislature, Governor, Office of State Budget, SC CHE and the USC Board and Administration. Coordinates quarterly divisional budget meetings with Chancellor; assist Vice Chancellors in monitoring their budgets and provide technical support as needed. Prepare and disseminate monthly and ad-hoc reports for senior management. Meets with Chancellor bi-weekly in order to provide status update on the University’s financial condition.
Maintain an inventory of informational needs (Housing, Bookstore, Student Affairs, Athletics and General Operations) based on analysis of financial data requested by units on a routine basis. Provides information to support the preparation of USC Upstate responses to financial inquiries as posted by the legislature, Governor, Office of State Budget, SC CHE and the USC Board and Administration. Coordinates quarterly divisional budget meetings with Chancellor; assist Vice Chancellors in monitoring their budgets and provide technical support as needed. Prepare and disseminate monthly and ad-hoc reports for senior management. Meets with Chancellor bi-weekly in order to provide status update on the University’s financial condition.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Special Projects
Provide budgetary advice, planning and coordination for multiple special projects institutionally – particularly in their initiation phase. Analyze financial data, forecast revenue budgets and conduct variance analysis. Provide ongoing budget monitoring for all Special projects – simple to complex. Provide executive oversight regarding funding for USC Upstate capital and operating funds. Assess project, determine appropriate methodology for documenting and reporting data, supervise reporting and monitor reimbursements.
Provide budgetary advice, planning and coordination for multiple special projects institutionally – particularly in their initiation phase. Analyze financial data, forecast revenue budgets and conduct variance analysis. Provide ongoing budget monitoring for all Special projects – simple to complex. Provide executive oversight regarding funding for USC Upstate capital and operating funds. Assess project, determine appropriate methodology for documenting and reporting data, supervise reporting and monitor reimbursements.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Audits
Act as University’s main contact with USC Columbia’s audit division. Ensures that requests are directed to appropriate personnel, queries are researched, and accurate responses are provided in a timely manner.
Act as University’s main contact with USC Columbia’s audit division. Ensures that requests are directed to appropriate personnel, queries are researched, and accurate responses are provided in a timely manner.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
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
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/17/2026
Job Open Date
06/29/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208766
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Salary : $107,351 - $166,394