University of South Carolina
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $140K
💻 Finance
🗓️ October 9th, 2025
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Palmetto College. The CFO oversees financial activities including planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, and compliance, while acting as a strategic financial partner to the Chancellor and managing fiscal health across five campuses.
Highlights
- Provide ethical fiscal planning, finance management, and budget processes to ensure long-term viability of Palmetto College.
- Develop long-term business plans and financial forecasts; prepare and submit budgets to the university system.
- Manage college-wide budgetary processes and monitor performance against budgets.
- Oversee compliance with internal, state, and federal financial regulations and policies.
- Review contracts prior to submission and coordinate legal review with the Office of General Counsel.
- Represent Palmetto College on state, local, and university system committees as CFO.
- Requires bachelor’s degree and 12 years of related experience including management; master’s degree preferred.
- Five or more years of Anaplan experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, GASB, FASB, financial and business practices, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance.
- Salary starts at $140,485 with final compensation commensurate with education and experience.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Full Description
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | STA00817PO25
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Budgeting
USC Market Title | Vice Chancellor, Finance & Administration
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132849
Job Level | E2 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Palmetto College - Central Admin
Department | PC Central Admin
State Pay Band | Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary | 140,485
Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with education and experience
Location of Vacancy | 1
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule |
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Fiscal Accounting
Posting Number | STA00817PO25
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Budgeting
USC Market Title | Vice Chancellor, Finance & Administration
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132849
Job Level | E2 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Palmetto College - Central Admin
Department | PC Central Admin
State Pay Band | Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary | 140,485
Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with education and experience
Location of Vacancy | 1
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule |
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Fiscal Accounting
About USC
About University of South Carolina | 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.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Palmetto College is responsible for overseeing the overall financial activities, including financial planning, risk management, cash flow, accounting, and reporting, while serving as a strategic financial partner to the Chancellor. Their role involves analyzing financial data to drive decisions, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing strategies for growth, financing, and investment. Ultimately, the CFO is responsible for Palmetto College’s fiscal health and long-term financial success.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 12 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to a VP.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in business or public administration preferred.Five (5) years or more of Anaplan experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Highly developed finance and analytical capabilities.
Extensive current knowledge of financial and business practices.Proven leadership in finance analysis and reporting, fiscal accountability. Finance policy development and long-range budget planning.Demonstrated knowledge and leadership in strategic planning and cost-effective growth management strategies.Knowledge of state and federal laws applicable to public entities; an understanding of GAAP, GAAS, GASB, and FASB.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change.Demonstrated ability to be a member of a highly effective team and work in a team-oriented environment.
Highly effective in oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate accurate finance systems and related technology.Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 12 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to a VP.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in business or public administration preferred.Five (5) years or more of Anaplan experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Highly developed finance and analytical capabilities.
Extensive current knowledge of financial and business practices.Proven leadership in finance analysis and reporting, fiscal accountability. Finance policy development and long-range budget planning.Demonstrated knowledge and leadership in strategic planning and cost-effective growth management strategies.Knowledge of state and federal laws applicable to public entities; an understanding of GAAP, GAAS, GASB, and FASB.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change.Demonstrated ability to be a member of a highly effective team and work in a team-oriented environment.
Highly effective in oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate accurate finance systems and related technology.Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Provide sound, ethical, and transparent fiscal planning, finance management, and budgetary processes that ensure the long-term financial viability of Palmetto College and meet current operational needs to create, sustain, and grow a vibrant learning community on five (5) Palmetto College campuses.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Responsible for the development of a long-term business plan and financial forecasts in support of the college’s revenue and expenditure guidelines for consideration by the Chancellor, to include the preparation and submission of the budget to the university system.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Responsible for the college-wide budgetary process that reflects the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the college and monitors actual performance in relation to the budget.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Plans, directs, implements, and provides oversight for appropriate procedures for Palmetto College fiscal operations. Provide leadership for the Palmetto College campuses’ compliance with relevant internal state and federal laws. Works with the Chancellor and Palmetto College campus deans to resolve financial, compliance, infrastructure, and organizational matters of the college. Review and prepare policy updates for Finance to ensure alignment with the university system.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Reviews contracts before submission to the Chancellor for approval. Submit contracts to the Office of the General Counsel for review and approval of the Palmetto College campuses.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Represents Palmetto College on state, local, and University system committees as required in the CFO position. Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chancellor.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Responsible for the development of a long-term business plan and financial forecasts in support of the college’s revenue and expenditure guidelines for consideration by the Chancellor, to include the preparation and submission of the budget to the university system.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Responsible for the college-wide budgetary process that reflects the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the college and monitors actual performance in relation to the budget.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Plans, directs, implements, and provides oversight for appropriate procedures for Palmetto College fiscal operations. Provide leadership for the Palmetto College campuses’ compliance with relevant internal state and federal laws. Works with the Chancellor and Palmetto College campus deans to resolve financial, compliance, infrastructure, and organizational matters of the college. Review and prepare policy updates for Finance to ensure alignment with the university system.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Reviews contracts before submission to the Chancellor for approval. Submit contracts to the Office of the General Counsel for review and approval of the Palmetto College campuses.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Represents Palmetto College on state, local, and University system committees as required in the CFO position. Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chancellor.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 01/05/2026
Job Open Date | 10/08/2025
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant |
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195946
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date | 01/05/2026
Job Open Date | 10/08/2025
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant |
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195946
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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