About

USC Provost Finance is the business services department of the Office of the Provost. We oversee the financial operations of Provost units, including transaction processing, financial reporting, budgeting, financial planning, and internal service support. Our team is responsible for consistent delivery of financial accounting, planning, analysis, operations and compliance, in support of USC’s budget and operational objectives.

USC Provost Finance is part of Provost Shared Services, a group of five business units within the Office of the Provost which provide strategic expertise on a wide range of business, technology and personnel functions.

Guiding Principles

As a part of Provost Shared Services, we are your committed business partner to deliver the highest standard of operational and administrative services. We seek to do this by engaging with you through our Guiding Principles.

We are here to listen to you.

You can be assured that your interests will be fully considered. We strive to handle all issues effectively and responsively, and within a reasonable time frame.

We are committed to you.

You can expect us to work with you with integrity, transparency, and open communication. We seek to understand the unique nature of each of your areas and work to support your mission and vision.

We value your collaboration.

We appreciate working together to creatively and innovatively solve shared problems. Our commitment to you is reflected in our values as we seek to foster a mutually respectful working collaboration.

We look to grow our partnership.

We seek to work with you on continuously growing and improving our partnership. As needed, we will reevaluate our work together to ensure it continues to be aligned with our shared mission and values.

Vision

Empower university employees through financial expertise, strategic business support, and responsible budget management.

Core Values

  • Deliver efficient support services and responsible budget management.
  • Foster collaboration with client groups and campus partners.
  • Uphold the highest standards of financial stewardship and integrity.
  • Continuously adapt to evolving university financial practices and policies.

Supported Departments and Offices

Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Enrollment Services & Student Aid, University Libraries, University Museums & Galleries, Student Life, Academic and Faculty Affairs, USC Shoah Foundation, Provost-Academic Programs, Research & Innovation, and Faculty/Staff Visa Services.