Assistant Director of Finance

Job Summary

Guides financial and or accounting staff performing work in multiple finance functional areas and participates in day‑to‑day financial operations to ensure accuracy of financial transactions and reports, and/or supervises staff. Recommends and implements fiscal policiesemt and advises on development of processes in support of efficient and compliant reporting.

• Analyzes financial information and makes recommendations to unit leadership
• Identifies, verifies, and audits financial charges, credits, and authorizes payments
• Serves as a subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding financial operations, status and reporting, and recommends process improvements
• Recommends, interprets, disseminates, and implements unit‑focused fiscal policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with established rules, regulations and financial guidelines
• Plans, directs, and engages in financial and/or accounting operations for multiple areas; coordinates data management, budget preparation and management, and financial reporting efforts
• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees.

Student Affairs, Central Administration, Business Office

Student Affairs is around 850 people across multiple campus units dedicated to helping UW‑Madison students succeed in and out of the classroom. We celebrate diversity and create a welcoming and safe community where all students can grow. Our programs and services dividend areas including health and well‑being, student success and belonging, leadership and community engagement, and student advocacy.

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $71,994 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Experience managing budgets, tracking spending, and preparing financial reports
• Experience working with financial data to support decision‑making
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial rules
• Experience using financial systems and spreadsheets (such as Excel, Workday)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to solve problems
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to people without a finance background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and leadership in a collaborative environment

• Experience working with student government, veteran status

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field required

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply Now" button. As part of your application, you will need to upload the following documents:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that addresses your experience and qualifications relevant to this position.

Application reviewers will evaluate the materials you submit, including your resume and cover letter, to identify qualified applicants who will advance in the recruitment process. Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline to be considered for this position. Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date and must maintain continuous work authorization for the duration of their employment (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship).

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