Budget Manager

Salary: $77,356.00 Annually
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2027027S
Agency: Winthrop University
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: To apply go to
Class Code:: AD25
Position Number:: 2027027S
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $77,356.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $77,356.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities


Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance & Business, the Budget Manager develops and maintains the university's budgets, analyzes budget and financial data and trends, and prepares regular and ad hoc reports.

Budget Development

• Leads the budget development process, including communication, training, budget committee coordination and execution, and budget compilation.
• Analyzes submitted budgets for reasonableness and to ensure opportunities are maximized.
• Reconciles loaded budget to board-approved budget.

Budget Analysis

• Maintains a variety of reports, including scenario modeling, benchmarking, capital renewal schedules, fringe benefits, course and lab fee reasonableness, etc.
• Shares timely communication on trends requiring attention.

Budget Reporting and Documentation

• Files annual state reports.
• Prepares cabinet and board-level reports.
• Prepares ad hoc budget reports.
• Advises Business Center staff regarding departmental budget reporting, as needed.
• Creates and maintains procedural documentation.

Budget Transactional Coverage

• Serves comprehensively as a backup for all entry and roll-forward activities.
• Serves comprehensively as backup for epaf reviews and approvals.
• Serves comprehensively as backup for vacancy and position maintenance.

Other

• Collaborates on continuous improvement projects.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar with at least 15 semester hours in accounting-related courses. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of the principles and best practices of budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices and state governmental processes.
• Ability to analyze budget data and exercise independent judgment in making related decisions.
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Sufficient technical ability to master required software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience at an institution of higher education.
• Proficiency with Ellucian's Banner software.

Additional Comments


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Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.
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.