Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Financial Information, this position will play a critical role in the central accounting office for UW-Madison. This position will be responsible for directing and leading general ledger activities and maintenance, financial reporting, data management and systems for UW-Madison Accounting Services. Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, developing and maintaining effective financial reporting, analysis and related systems for UW-Madison. This position plays a vital role in bringing together the decentralized financial reporting and analysis relationships across the units of the UW-Madison campus. This position will provide leadership and direction for the SFS systems for the UW-Madison campus including PeopleSoft GL, Query and n-Vision reporting, the campus reporting tool WISDM/WISER and related Data Views, the Journal Entry Tool and the Cost Transfer Tool.

Position Duties:
List of Duties

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Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field of business studies required; MBA, CPA, or related master's degree preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
1. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standard and guidance.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience performing the following activities is required:
a. Developing and/or preparing Financial Reports.
b. Performing daily, monthly, annual general ledger activities.
c. Maintaining and/or developing advanced software applications specific to finance and reporting.
d. Performing Financial Analysis.

Additional work experience and skills preferred:
1. Creating queries and reporting tools.
2. Performing and/or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Previous supervisory experience.
4. Highly proficient using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Desktop environment.
5. Knowledge of University, State, Federal and/or Nonfederal rules and regulations.
6. Familiarity with University financial systems such as SFS, WISDM, HRS, & JET.
7. Experience with maintaining, updating refining, and revising chart of accounts funding strings and understanding of higher education funding structures helpful.
8. Foundational understanding of internal controls and acceptable duties segregation for enhanced financial control activities a plus.

Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Department(s):
A030500-BUSINESS SERVICES/ACCOUNTING

Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process, click the "Apply Now" button.
Please upload a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. In these materials, please include your experience developing financial reports, performing regular general ledger activities, and developing and maintaining advanced software applications for performing financial analysis.

Contact:
Kyle Brown
kyle.brown@wisc.edu
608-262-9021
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. )

Official Title:
ASST DIR, UNSPEC (9)(M95LN)

Employment Class:
Limited

Job Number:
98390-LI


The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Apr 18 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: May 2 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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