Accounting/Fiscal Manager I – Financial Management

Job Description

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I, Department of Family Medicine | Medical University of South Carolina

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Medical University of South Carolina, located in South Carolina, USA. The university is dedicated to advancing healthcare through clinical care, education, and research. This role is crucial for providing comprehensive financial management and fiscal oversight, ensuring the Department of Family Medicine effectively stewards its resources to support its vital clinical, educational, and research missions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Employee
• Location: In-person, South Carolina, USA
• Pay: $66400–$119500 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Vice Chair for Finance and Administration
• Mission: Manages departmental finances, develops forecasts, oversees grants, and ensures compliance to support strategic planning and resource stewardship for the Department of Family Medicine.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, WorkDay

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Analysis and Planning: Lead financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling activities to support departmental decision-making and optimize resource utilization.
• Budget Administration and Oversight: Develop, manage, and monitor departmental operating budgets across clinical, educational, and research missions, ensuring fiscal sustainability.
• Grants and Contracts Management: Provide financial oversight for sponsored projects, partnering with stakeholders for pre-award and post-award financial management and compliance.
• Financial Compliance and Operations: Maintain financial controls, ensure policy compliance, review transactions, and recommend process improvements to strengthen financial operations.
• Communication and Leadership Support: Serve as a financial liaison, present actionable financial information, and provide guidance on financial policies and compliance requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field with professional experience in a related area.
• Experience: Five years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, banking, or finance; experience with enterprise financial systems, such as WorkDay.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights; demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Bonus: Master’s degree.