Financial Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

3d • $80,000

About The Position

Guides financial staff performing work for the UW Systemwide Shared Supplier team area and participates in day-to-day financial operations to ensure accuracy of financial transactions and reports, and/or supervises staff. Recommends and implements fiscal policies and advises on development of processes in support of efficient and compliant reporting.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of accounting, finance, or business administrative experience.
• Knowledge of ERP Financial Systems.
• Ability to manage a team to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit and provide constructive feedback on their operation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work duties, and demonstrate effective time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier set up and management, including onboarding new vendors, verifying documentation, and maintaining accurate supplier records in procurement systems.

Nice To Haves

• Strong human relations, email communications and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and techniques.
• Experience with ShopUW+ (Jaggaer).
• Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial information and makes recommendations to unit leadership
• Plans, directs, and engages in financial and/or accounting operations for multiple areas; coordinates data management, budget preparation and management, and financial reporting efforts
• Serves as a subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding financial operations, status and reporting, and recommends process improvements
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of automated financial information systems
• 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
• Recommends, interprets, disseminates, and implements unit-focused fiscal policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with established rule, regulations and financial guidelines
• Identifies, verifies, and audits financial charges, credits, and authorizes payments
• Manage and oversee the UW Systemwide Shared Supplier File and Supplier module in Jaggaer

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees