Business Center Manager

Reporting directly to the college Business Officer, serves as Business Center Manager and manages all financial operations for multiple assigned departments. Performs financial analysis, financial management, transaction processing and payroll oversight. Performs other duties as assigned. High level of confidentiality and discretion required.

• 15% - Transaction Processing:
  Processes all accounting transactions for the department(s) for which they are responsible, including entering journal corrections, payroll corrections, budget amendments and monthly revenue and expense reconciliation. Research errors and ensure that corrective action is taken. Ensure all transactions comply with university and state guidelines.
• 35% - Financial Analysis and Management:
  Provides financial analysis, planning and compliance for each fiscal year. Coordinates with the department chairs, payroll personnel, faculty members, and the CBSHS Business Office in budget development preparation. Prepares financial analysis of reports for departments, evaluates all revenue sources, uses of those funds, and advises department chairs and CBSHS Business Office on budget issues to ensure the sustainability of the department and related programs.
  
  Reviews purchase requests and requisitions to ensure funding is available and allocations are accurate. Exercises independent judgment and /or decision making, within the assigned CBSHS department(s), with regard to annual allocated budgets and appropriate spending on projects and fund groups. Assists where necessary in researching and preparing information for forecasting as requested by the Business Officer.
• 35% - Budget Maintenance and Reporting:
  Manages department-level budgets, including any sub-units related to the department(s). Works closely with the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) Business Office on budget matters for all Education & General (E&G), self-generated, gift, and endowed funds. This includes spreadsheet preparation & management for individual departmental & faculty accounts, special reporting, and financial preparation. Required to meet monthly with Department Chair(s) of assigned department(s) to review budgets.
• 15% - Payroll Oversight and Other:
  Facilitates reviews of billing rates and lab fees to ensure they are completed accurately and by specified deadlines. Provides oversight of all payroll within assigned department(s). Manages and directs changes as needed by collaborating with department staff and continually reviewing payroll to ensure accuracy. Supports the summer pay process and tracks enrollments in summer courses. Supports other areas in the event of a vacancy, at the discretion of the Business Officer.

AD25

Regular FTE Staff

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

• JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Not responsible for supervising employees.
• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s).

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 75%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 50%
• Walk or move about: 25%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Expected Salary Range $70,000 - $70,756 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

November 11, 2026

Military Equivalency:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference:
South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by…