Financial Operations Manager Jobs in Lexington, SC

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 9762330
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH75
Position Number:: 9762330
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
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Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Finance and Operations Manager
Department: LAW School of Law
Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Advertised Job Summary
The Finance and Operations Manager assists the Vice Dean for Finance & Business Operations in preparing the law school's budget and other financial reports. The Manager oversees and analyzes departmental and program financial activity, ensuring adherence to budget, financial responsibility, and alignment with the school's goals. The Manager analyzes new and existing projects and initiatives and assesses progress toward strategic goals and objectives by creating financial reports.
The Finance Manager will serve as the reviewer and approver of law school payments, ensuring adherence to University and Educational Foundation policies and procedures. They will also serve as the law school's subject-matter expert on procurement matters, providing advice and overseeing law school activities to ensure compliance with procurement law and university procedures.
The Finance Manager will work with the Facilities Building Manager and the Vice Dean in handling facilities issues not managed by the Facilities Department, including office changes, equipment and furniture requests, renovation needs, and facilities work orders.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Proven and verified expertise in finance and accounting.
- Strong data, analytical, and financial skills and experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and disseminate financial data with attention to detail and perform tasks quickly and accurately.
- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Exceptional communication, data presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to present financial and business issues clearly and concisely.
- Ability to handle confidential information with great discretion, tact, and judgment.
- A strong analytical, creative mind with a problem-solving approach. Results-oriented with a strong sense of vision and initiative and strong organizational skills.
- A passion for education and a commitment to align resources with the school's strategic goals.
- Ability to work well with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, and students.
- Proficient in PeopleSoft Finance, data warehouse tools, and Anaplan (or have the ability to learn applications quickly) and intermediate knowledge of accounting and finance. Ability to perform financial analysis, prepare financial statements, and analyze financial data.
Job Close Date
09/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Finalists for this position may be asked to take a Microsoft Excel proficiency test administered by the law school.
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 27, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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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.
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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.
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