Assistant Director for Reporting and Analysis

Assistant Director for Reporting and Analysis

Department: DAF Controller's Office

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

The position will direct and lead of accounting and financial analysis and reporting for the Controller’s Office. Develops and maintains reports the University needs for operations, administering the reporting system and working with reporting business analyst to develop new reports, providing oversight of the University’s chart of accounts, maintaining the ERP accounting structure the reports are based on, and leading process improvements through the development of reporting tools for all areas of the Controller’s Office.

• CPA of CGFO preferred.
• People Soft or other ERP Experience preferred.
• Higher Education experience preferred.

• An extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for higher education.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations pertaining to higher education financial management and ability to analyze and interpret.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of university, state, federal and other external personnel.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, capital financing, debt management, tax, banking, budgeting, financial management or investment.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes.
• Knowledge of financial statement analysis.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

03/26/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by March 26, 2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.