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La Crosse County · 17 hours ago

HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANT FISCAL MANAGER

La Crosse, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

La Crosse County is seeking a Human Services Assistant Fiscal Manager to oversee fiscal functions within the Finance Department. This role involves managing staff performance, coordinating operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while promoting efficiency and accountability in service delivery.

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Responsibilities

Supervises assigned fiscal and contract staff, including work planning, performance evaluation, professional development, and conflict resolution

Leads daily operations in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, insurance billing, vendor procurement, data reconciliation, and workflows

Provides coaching and technical support to staff on operational procedures and best practices

Supports recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling for assigned team members

Encourages a culture of accountability, collaboration, and open communication within the team to promote professional growth and operational excellence

Oversees department-wide Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking systems and dashboards

Coordinates cross-functional workstreams to ensure alignment with department goals and service standards

Tracks progress on operational goals and provides status updates to the Fiscal Manager and other leaders

Responds to data and reporting requests and prepares draft reports, charts, and materials for internal stakeholders

Analyzes data to identify trends, measure performance, and develop actionable insights that inform leadership decisions

Develops and maintains standard operating procedures and internal control documentation

Identifies opportunities for workflow improvement, cost savings, or performance enhancements

Collaborates with Information Technology and other County departments on system improvements and data integrity efforts

Monitors implementation of audit recommendations and internal process updates

Leads implementation of process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements that advance departmental priorities

Acts as first point of contact for internal and cross-departmental coordination on routine fiscal, contract, and performance matters

Facilitates team meetings, internal updates, and other staff communications

Attends internal committees or task forces related to operational excellence and fiscal performance

Collaborates across Human Services sections to promote integration, consistency, and efficient service delivery

Supports cross-functional initiatives that strengthen fiscal transparency and alignment

Qualification

Supervising staffFinancial operationsData analysisMicrosoft OfficePerformance measurementTeam coordinationEffective communicationStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required

Demonstrated experience supervising staff and coordinating teams

Strong understanding of financial operations, internal controls, and performance measurement

Ability to coordinate across legal, risk, and purchasing functions to ensure alignment of fiscal operations with enterprise policies

Proficient in data analysis and presenting operational findings to diverse audiences

Skilled in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and delegating work

Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies in a government environment

Skilled in Microsoft Office and data visualization or dashboard tools

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to think strategically, manage change effectively, and lead initiatives that advance equity, efficiency, and service quality across operations

Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation