Budget Manager (#010246) Budget/Finance, Columbia (RICHLAND)
Richland County, SC, SC, US Until 9/23/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><p>Prepares and analyzes financial reports to support budget management, executive decision-making, and operational planning.</p></li><li><p>Assists with developing, administering, and monitoring the agency budget by analyzing financial data and funding needs.</p></li><li><p>Monitors budget activity to ensure compliance with fiscal policies and identifies financial trends and variances.</p></li><li><p>Administers the agency capital projects system and maintains accurate project accounting and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Processes budget transactions and fiscal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures. </p></li><li><p>Provides guidance and technical assistance on budget processes, financial reporting, and SCEIS to agency staff.</p></li><li><p>Conducts financial analysis and research to support funding recommendations, strategic planning, and executive decision-making.</p></li><li><p><strong>Resume preferred but not required. </strong> </p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center"><strong>Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center"><div><strong>Recruiting and Employment Services<br>(803) 896-1649<br><a>[email protected]</a></strong></div></div><div style="text-align: justify"><p style="text-align: left"><strong>State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><div style="margin-bottom: 10px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1rem">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.</p></div><p style="text-align: left"><br><br><strong>SCDC Minimum Requirements:</strong></p></div><ul><li><p>A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business,</p></li></ul><p><strong>OR</strong> </p><ul><li><p>A related field and one (1) year of professional experience in a related area,</p></li></ul><p><strong>OR</strong></p><ul><li><p>An associate's degree in accounting, finance, business,</p></li></ul><p><strong>OR</strong></p><ul><li><p>A related field and three (3) years of professional experience in a related area,</p></li></ul><p><strong>OR</strong></p><ul><li><p>A high school diploma with five (5) years of professional experience in a related area. </p></li></ul><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 113, 70, 1)">SCDC budget experience preferred. </span></strong><div>The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.<br> <br>Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.</div>
About this role
Summary
Manage and analyze budgets, financial reports, and monitoring activities.
Job title
Budget Manager
Experience level
professional experience in finance or related area
Minimum experience
1+ years exp
Industry
government
Location requirements
Richland County, SC; remote not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
financial reportingbudget analysisfiscal policiesfund accounting
Preferred skills
South Carolina Department of Corrections experience
Specializations
budgetfinancial reportingfiscal policiesfunding analysis
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
Work arrangement unknown