UNIV - Fiscal Analyst III - Department of Otolaryngology

UNIV
- Fiscal Analyst III
- Department of Otolaryngology

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is seeking a Fiscal Analyst III to provide advanced financial analysis and operational support for the department's clinical, research, education, and administrative missions. Under the general supervision of the Business & Finance Manager, this position is responsible for financial planning, budget development and monitoring, workforce financial analysis, and operational reporting. The Fiscal Analyst III serves as a key resource to department leadership by developing financial models, analyzing trends, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting strategic decision-making.

This position exercises independent judgment in performing complex financial analyses while ensuring compliance with University, Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), Foundation, state, and federal policies.

MUSC Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree and four years professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending. A job-related bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for two years of the required work experience.

30% – Financial Planning & Analysis

• Monitor, analyze, and forecast revenues and expenditures for departmental clinical, academic, research, and other revenue-generating activities.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analysis to evaluate new programs, operational initiatives, and strategic opportunities.
• Prepare financial projections, trend analyses, and key performance metrics to support leadership decision-making.
• Analyze monthly financial performance, explain budget-to-actual variances, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reports that communicate financial performance to department leadership.
• Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, and financial sustainability.

25% – Budget Development & Workforce Financial Support

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the department's annual operating budget.
• Partner with department leadership to support workforce planning, personnel budgeting, and long-range financial forecasting.
• Monitor faculty and staff salary and fringe benefit allocations across multiple funding sources.
• Support budget planning for faculty and staff, temporary employees, and other personnel-related expenditures.
• Prepare financial analyses to support hiring decisions, reorganizations, and departmental growth initiatives.

30% – Financial Operations & Reporting

• Support departmental financial operations, including revenue reconciliation, invoicing, journal entries, and other financial transactions.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute recurring financial reports, operational dashboards, and key performance metrics.
• Assist with year-end financial close, budget reconciliation, and fiscal planning activities.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports for departmental leadership, institutional leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure financial data integrity through regular review and reconciliation of departmental financial information.
• Provide backup support for procurement, purchasing, and other departmental financial functions as needed.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

10% – Policy, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Develop, maintain, and update departmental policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure departmental financial activities comply with University, MUHA, Foundation, sponsor, state, and federal regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve operational efficiency through process improvement initiatives.

5% – Special Projects & Other Duties

• Lead or participate in special financial analyses and departmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Department's mission, strategic priorities, and operational needs.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree…