UNIV - Accounting/Fiscal Manager I - Department of Family Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting/Fiscal Manager I reports to the Vice Chair for Finance and Administration and provides comprehensive financial management, budget administration, and fiscal oversight for the Department of Family Medicine. This position partners closely with departmental leadership, faculty and administrative support staff to manage departmental finances, develop financial forecasts and reports, oversee grants and contracts, ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, and provide data-driven recommendations that support strategic planning and effective stewardship of departmental resources. The Accounting/Fiscal Manager I partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure responsible stewardship of departmental resources while supporting the department's clinical, educational, and research missions.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with accounting courses and five years professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, banking or finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with enterprise financial systems, such as WorkDay.
• 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling activities to support departmental decision-making and long-term planning.
• Prepare and interpret financial reports, budget variance analyses, projections, and performance metrics for departmental leadership.
• Evaluate financial trends, identify risks and opportunities, and develop recommendations to optimize resource utilization and financial performance.
• Partner with the Vice Chair for Finance and Administration on strategic initiatives, business planning, growth opportunities, and resource allocation decisions.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental operating budgets and funding sources across the department's clinical, educational, and research missions.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and budget variances to ensure fiscal sustainability and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Oversee personnel funding allocations, effort distributions, and salary funding strategies for faculty, staff, trainees, and temporary employees.
• Develop budget forecasts and recommend corrective actions to address financial risks and emerging funding needs.
• Provide guidance to leadership regarding budget performance, staffing plans, funding strategies, and resource utilization.
• Provide financial oversight for grants, contracts, and sponsored projects supporting the department's clinical, educational, and research missions.
• Partner with principal investigators, ORSP, GCA, sponsors, and departmental leadership to support pre-award and post-award financial management.
• Assist with grant budgets, financial projections, sponsor reports, and related documentation.
• Monitor expenditures, personnel funding, effort allocations, and project balances to ensure compliance and prevent overspending.
• Coordinate financial reporting, budget revisions, carryover requests, cost transfers, amendments, and closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, sponsor, and institutional requirements governing sponsored programs.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve financial transactions, reconciliations, and budget adjustments.
• Provide financial oversight and guidance to administrative staff supporting procurement, payroll, reimbursements, and related financial processes.
• Support audits, financial reviews, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen financial operations and internal controls.
• Serve as a financial liaison between departmental leadership, faculty, staff, central administrative offices, and external stakeholders.
• Present financial information and recommendations in a clear and actionable manner to support decision-making.
• Provide guidance on financial policies, budgeting, grants management, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level