Divisional Business Officer

Universities of Wisconsin • Oshkosh, WI

23h

About The Position

Reporting to the institutional Budget Director, this position provides budget/financial management, analysis, forecasting and modeling for Athletics Department, Office of Administration and Compliance (ADCO), Chancellor’s Office, and Office of Finance & Strategy. This position will supervise individuals performing a variety of finance and administrative functions.

Requirements

• At least two years of professional experience in the areas of budget development, financial management and human resources staffing support
• Experience with basic accounting principles and financial data input and reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing budgets for multiple units/departments; financial management of a diverse portfolio of funds and activities; providing financial forecasts against budgets
• Experience in a higher education setting
• Experience supervising staff
• Knowledge of Universities of Wisconsin financial and human resource systems and software applications

Responsibilities

• Assists, recommends, and advises staff, on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success. This includes the use of Workday for accounting, purchasing, and budget planning/forecasting
• Develops, schedules, and prioritizes unit or program work plans in accordance with specifications and resource limitations
• Supervises two Unit Business Officers (UBO). The UBO positions support Athletics and the Office of Administration and Compliance (ADCO)
• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)
• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies for the Chancellor’s Office and Office of Finance and Strategy

Benefits

• The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager