UNIV - Manager of Finance and Business Operations - Hollings Cancer Center

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Finance and Business Operations provides financial and administrative oversight of financial reporting, budgeting, post-award grant and contract administration, procurement, Shared Resources, and operational processes for the Hollings Cancer Center. This position supervises assigned personnel and provides leadership across multiple functional areas, ensuring financial integrity, compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, and efficient and effective operations. The position manages complex financial systems and processes, supports budget development and resource planning, and collaborates with leadership and internal stakeholders on financial analysis and operational initiatives. The Manager plays a key role in strengthening financial and administrative operations and aligning resources and processes with the Center’s strategic and institutional priorities. This role reports to the HCC Director of Finance and Operations and works collaboratively with the finance unit’s teams across Hollings.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management.
• Excellent communication and organization skills to independently handle multiple projects with accuracy and timeliness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• 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
• Understanding of sponsored project administration, grant compliance, and budget management.
• Experience with financial reconciliation, reporting, and FDM (Fund, Department, and Program) management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., WorkDay) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, supervision, and performance management for cross-functional teams, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Establish performance standards, monitor outcomes, and facilitate collaboration across departments to strengthen operational efficiency.
• Direct the post-award grant and contract management function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with institutional and sponsor requirements.
• Oversee procurement operations, ensuring compliance with university policies, equitable workload distribution, and effective resolution of complex procurement challenges.
• Maintain continuity of procurement operations by serving as a key point of escalation and ensuring consistent communication with stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and financial oversight of the Shared Resources program, supporting 49 FTEs across seven cores, ensuring sustainable operations, budget alignment, and integration with Cancer Center research priorities.
• Provide financial oversight by running and analyzing high-level financial reports across multiple accounts in OurDay, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for institutional stakeholders.
• Present quarterly (or more frequent) financial analyses—including budget-to-actuals—to leadership, donors, and other stakeholders in varied formats (in-person briefings, donor events, and Teams presentations).
• Oversee monthly reconciliation of OurDay accounts and MUSC Foundation projects accounts to ensure financial integrity.
• Direct the preparation of cash balance reports and allocation of financial resources for recruitment, student support, outreach, and other strategic initiatives.
• Ensure fiscal integrity through oversight of credit card reconciliation processes (P-Card, AmEx, Wells Fargo, Foundation) and related financial controls.
• Coordinate with grants administration and departmental business administrators to establish new projects and programs and ensure timely financial updates.
• Provide leadership in annual budget development and ensure continuity of key accounting functions across the team.
• Oversee payroll validation for HCC, CTO, and MUSC-P projects in OurDay, ensuring accuracy of expenses and compliance with federal and institutional standards.
• Direct the creation and maintenance of costing allocations for hires, job transfers, and funding adjustments.
• Review and approve payroll accounting adjustments, journal entries, and related funding documentation.
• Lead the review and certification process for Effort Certification Reports (ECRs), coordinating with Grants and Contracts Accounting to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure timely submission and provide staff training and guidance to strengthen compliance and accountability in effort reporting.
• Develop, analyze, and present budget reports to the development team and donors, ensuring financial transparency and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Maintain oversight of a comprehensive MUSC-F funds database to track expenditures, balances, commitments, and donor restrictions.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Patient Assistance Program in partnership with nurse navigators, the hospital system, and Foundation personnel, ensuring compliance with donor intent, institutional policies, and program goals while enhancing patient access and support services.
• Lead the development of SOPs and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen program governance and operational efficiency.
• Represent HCC Finance at the enterprise level in testing and implementation groups for financial systems and process improvements.
• Provide strategic feedback and recommendations to enhance compliance, efficiency, and system functionality.
• Lead special projects that strengthen the Center’s administrative infrastructure and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

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