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University of South Carolina

Foundation Finance Manager

🇺🇸 Spartanburg, SC

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $25 - $30 per Hour

💻 Finance

🗓️ May 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a Foundation Finance Manager. The role involves managing financial activities and reporting for the USC Upstate Foundation, ensuring the accuracy of fund balances, and timely financial reporting. Responsibilities also include maintaining data consistency between development databases and financial systems, as well as overseeing foundation operations. 

Highlights
  • Manage overall budget and financial reporting for the USC Upstate Foundation.
  • Prepare and present financial statements for the Board of Directors.
  • Oversee the annual external audit process and assist with tax return preparation.
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Compensation ranges from $25 to $30 per hour based on education and experience.

Foundation Finance Manager Full Description

Foundation Finance Manager

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

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Posting Number  | TMP01023PO25
Job Code Title  | Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III
Advertised Title  | Foundation Finance Manager
Campus  | Upstate
College/Division  | USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department  | UPS Budget Office
Salary  | $25 - $30 per hour based on education and experience.
Location of Vacancy  | USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time  | Part Time
Hours per Week  | 30
Work Schedule  | Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
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 Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

 Position Description 
Advertised Job Summary  | Foundation Finance Manager – Temporary
University of South Carolina Upstate
TMP01023PO25
Spartanburg, SC

Manages the financial activities and reporting for the USC Upstate Foundation with oversight from the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Business Affairs with a dotted reporting line to the Executive Director of the Foundation. This position ensures the accuracy of fund balances and timely reporting to campus constituents, division leaders and external users.  The Finance Manager is responsible for monitoring the consistency of data between the development database and the financial system and for the accuracy of scholarship disbursements.
Financial Planning and Reporting: Manage the foundation’s overall budget, including grant budgets and cash flow forecasts. Prepare and present financial statements and reports for the Board of Directors. Reconciles monthly statements of activity for investments and operating accounts. Calculates available endowment pending on an annual basis and analyzes unspent funds.
Accounting and Auditing:Manage general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Maintains supporting schedules for split-interest agreements, annuities, pledge discounts, allowances and records activity in general ledger. Oversee the annual external audit process and assist with preparation of tax return.
Compliance and Regulations:Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and grant guidelines. Maintain accurate records and documentation.
Foundation Operations:Works closely with the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement to develop policies and strategies for effectiveness and efficiency for the Foundation. Serves as liaison to campus divisions and colleges with regards to designated funds, fund reporting and accountability. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 4 years related experience. A successful background check is required.
 
Job Duties 
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Desired Start Date  | 07/01/2025
Proposed End Date  |
Job Open Date  | 05/21/2025
Job Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant  | The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/187771

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.

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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL  | No
Hazardous weather category  | Non-Essential
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Do you wish to continue applying for this position? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 4 years of related experience? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
  1. Other Supporting Documents