Senior Compliance Analyst

Senior Compliance AnalystThe Senior Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements through monitoring and researching compliance matters and implementing applicable policies within the University Controller's Office.Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. 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 September 24, 2026.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:Health and Life InsuranceRetirement ProgramsPaid TuitionDependent ScholarshipsAnnual LeaveSick Leave13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)Paid Parental LeaveProfessional Development OpportunitiesThe University of South Carolina is committed 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 our communities.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience - Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 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 CredentialsPreferred Qualifications - PeopleSoft or other ERP experience Higher education experience Audit experience Sponsored award and/or contract accounting experienceKnowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management. Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to understand federal and state fiscal accounting processes and regulatory matters. Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to understand higher education and state government fiscal accounting processes Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Detail oriented, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize effectively. Ability to problem-solve and research effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbal and written.Job DutiesJob Duty - Oversees critical aspects of the sponsored award compliance function, ensuring adherence to state and federal laws and regulations, including Uniform Guidance, and directing the institution's time and effort reporting process.Essential Function - YesPercentage of Time - 25Job Duty - Leads components of the subrecipient monitoring and invoicing function, ensuring compliance with federal regulations through risk assessments, desk reviews, ongoing evaluation of subrecipient performance, and identification and mitigation of compliance risks.Essential Function - YesPercentage of Time - 25Job Duty - Monitors regulatory reporting requirements and coordinates and prepares required reports to ensure accurate, timely, and complete submission in accordance with applicable institutional, state, and federal requirements.Essential Function - YesPercentage of Time - 20Job Duty - Monitors other compliance matters as assigned to ensure adherence to all institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements and University policies. Researches, analyzes, and resolves complex inquiries, providing informed guidance and identifying appropriate solutions based on applicable policies, regulations, and institutional requirements.Essential Function - YesPercentage of Time - 15Job Duty - Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates existing policies, procedures, programs, plans, systems, and operations to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Assists with developing, documenting, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures, including best practices and standard operating procedures.Essential Function - YesPercentage of Time - 15EEO Statement - The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.