Position Vacancy ID:
92617-LI

Employment Class:
Limited

Working Title:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance

Official Title:
ASSOC VICE CHANCELLOR(A42NN)

Hiring Department:
A020800-GENERAL SERVICES/G SERV VC FOR FIN & ADMIN/G SERV VC FOR FINANCE & ADMIN

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
MAY 01, 2018

Term:
N/A

Advertised Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Degree and area of specialization:
MBA, CPA, or related master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree in a related field considered.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in financial management, ideally including significant experience in budgeting and forecasting, strategy, financial operations, processes and procedures in a large, complex organization. Must have strong demonstrated budgetary and planning skills, excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, management and strategic planning skills, and interpersonal skills. Experience in operating effective internal controls processes, including financial controls, oversight of regulatory requirements (both state and federal), auditing and risk management.

Knowledge and Skills:
Extensive demonstrated budgetary and planning skills on very large, dynamic, and complex budgets.
Proven analytical and abstract reasoning skills, familiarity with modeling techniques and their application.
Proven ability and skill to identify and analyze complex situations and needs and recommend or implement effective courses of action.
Proven track record of engaged management and strategic planning skills.
Demonstrated expertise around internal controls including financial controls, oversight of state and federal regulatory requirements, auditing, and risk management.
Demonstrative knowledge about modern financial systems.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an effective, productive, professional, cooperative relationship with employees at all levels of the organization and to work collaboratively with individuals and groups to incorporate their ideas and adapt to their needs.
Effective communication skills, including ability to write clear and concise reports, policies, presentations and correspondence.
Demonstrated management ability to direct and supervise a large and diverse staff including the ability to provide a supportive work environment, develop employees, motivate the organization, and provide effective and sound judgement and leadership.

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the flagship, public land-grant university of the state of Wisconsin and a world-class teaching and research institution. It is home to a dynamic and diverse community of 29,536 undergraduates, 13,801 graduate students, and 21,752 faculty and staff who share a strong sense of school spirit, a commitment to both service and scholarship, and a deep appreciation for the institution's academic rigor. UW-Madison's 936-acre campus spreads out along Lake Mendota and is nestled in the center of Madison, the state's capital city with a population of over 252,000.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA), the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance (AVC for Finance) is responsible for the financial management, planning, and stewardship of the UW-Madison campus and its $3 billion operation budget. The AVC for Finance will plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate central campus financial functions. The AVC for Finance is responsible for a wide range of campus units, including the Campus Budget Office, Business Services (including Accounting), and Auxiliary Operations Analysis. The AVC for Finance serves as a key partner for the VCFA and other top campus leadership including the Chancellor and Provost.

Additional Information:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A generous benefits package is offered through the State of Wisconsin. A criminal background investigation will be conducted for the finalist(s).

Contact:
Lisa Walters
lisa.walters@wisc.edu
608-263-2467
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit inquiries, nominations and application materials to Susan VanGilder, Partner and Kenna Boyd, Associate of Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates at UWMadisonFinance@storbecksearch.com by March 1, 2018 to ensure consideration.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Advertised: 22 Dec 2017 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Mar 2018 Central Standard Time


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