Job Description Summary

The Manager of Finance and Business Operations provides financial and administrative oversight of financial reporting, budgeting, post-award grant and contract administration, procurement, Shared Resources, and operational processes for the Hollings Cancer Center. This position supervises assigned personnel and provides leadership across multiple functional areas, ensuring financial integrity, compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, and efficient and effective operations.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001331 HCC Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-GEN12

Pay Range

79,600.00 - 111,500.00 - 143,300.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Manager of Finance and Business Operations provides financial and administrative oversight of financial reporting, budgeting, post-award grant and contract administration, procurement, Shared Resources, and operational processes for the Hollings Cancer Center. This position supervises assigned personnel and provides leadership across multiple functional areas, ensuring financial integrity, compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, and efficient and effective operations. The position manages complex financial systems and processes, supports budget development and resource planning, and collaborates with leadership and internal stakeholders on financial analysis and operational initiatives. The Manager plays a key role in strengthening financial and administrative operations and aligning resources and processes with the Center’s strategic and institutional priorities.

This role reports to the HCC Director of Finance and Operations and works collaboratively with the finance unit’s teams across Hollings.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication and organization skills to independently handle multiple projects with accuracy and timeliness.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., WorkDay) is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of sponsored project administration, grant compliance, and budget management.
• Experience with financial reconciliation, reporting, and FDM (Fund, Department, and Program) management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

30% - Team supervision

• Provide strategic leadership, supervision, and performance management for cross-functional teams, fostering professional growth and accountability.

• Establish performance standards, monitor outcomes, and facilitate collaboration across departments to strengthen operational efficiency.

• Direct the post-award grant and contract management function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with institutional and sponsor requirements.

• Oversee procurement operations, ensuring compliance with university policies, equitable workload distribution, and effective resolution of complex procurement challenges.

• Maintain continuity of procurement operations by serving as a key point of escalation and ensuring consistent communication with stakeholders.

• Provide administrative and financial oversight of the Shared Resources program, supporting 49 FTEs across seven cores, ensuring sustainable operations, budget alignment, and integration with Cancer Center research priorities.

25% – Financial Reporting & Account Review

• Provide financial oversight by running and analyzing high-level financial reports across multiple accounts in OurDay, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for institutional stakeholders.

• Present quarterly (or more frequent) financial analyses—including budget-to-actuals—to leadership, donors, and other stakeholders in varied formats (in-person briefings, donor events, and Teams presentations).

• Oversee monthly reconciliation of OurDay accounts and MUSC Foundation projects accounts to ensure financial integrity.

• Direct the preparation of cash balance reports and allocation of financial resources for recruitment, student support, outreach, and other strategic initiatives.

• Ensure fiscal integrity through oversight of credit card reconciliation processes (P-Card, AmEx, Wells Fargo, Foundation) and related financial controls.

• Coordinate with grants administration and departmental business administrators to establish new projects and programs and ensure timely financial updates.

• Provide leadership in annual budget development and ensure continuity of key accounting functions across the team.

15% – Payroll Maintenance & Effort Certification Review

• Oversee payroll validation for HCC, CTO, and MUSC-P projects in OurDay, ensuring accuracy of expenses and compliance with federal and institutional standards.

• Direct the creation and maintenance of costing allocations for hires, job transfers, and funding adjustments.

• Review and approve payroll accounting adjustments, journal entries, and related funding documentation.

• Lead the review and certification process for Effort Certification Reports (ECRs), coordinating with Grants and Contracts Accounting to resolve discrepancies.

• Ensure timely submission and provide staff training and guidance to strengthen compliance and accountability in effort reporting.

15% – Donor & Development Budget Reporting

• Develop, analyze, and present budget reports to the development team and donors, ensuring financial transparency and alignment with institutional priorities.

• Maintain oversight of a comprehensive MUSC-F funds database to track expenditures, balances, commitments, and donor restrictions.

10% – Patient Assistance Program Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight of the Patient Assistance Program in partnership with nurse navigators, the hospital system, and Foundation personnel, ensuring compliance with donor intent, institutional policies, and program goals while enhancing patient access and support services.

• Lead the development of SOPs and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen program governance and operational efficiency.

5% – Financial Systems Testing & Special Projects

• Represent HCC Finance at the enterprise level in testing and implementation groups for financial systems and process improvements.

• Provide strategic feedback and recommendations to enhance compliance, efficiency, and system functionality.

• Lead special projects that strengthen the Center’s administrative infrastructure and operational excellence.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth percep