Budget Manager (#010246) Budget/Finance, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Resume preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes financial reports to support budget management, executive decision-making, and operational planning.
• Assists with developing, administering, and monitoring the agency budget by analyzing financial data and funding needs.
• Monitors budget activity to ensure compliance with fiscal policies and identifies financial trends and variances.
• Administers the agency capital projects system and maintains accurate project accounting and reporting.
• Processes budget transactions and fiscal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance on budget processes, financial reporting, and SCEIS to agency staff.
• Conducts financial analysis and research to support funding recommendations, strategic planning, and executive decision-making.

Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and one (1) year of professional experience in a related area, OR
• An associate's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in a related area, OR
• A high school diploma with five (5) years of professional experience in a related area.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: SCDC budget experience preferred.

Benefits

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:

• 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.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are 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, a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual, and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.