University of Wisconsin-Madison · 2 hours ago
Assistant Director of Finance
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is dedicated to helping students succeed and is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to guide financial operations and supervise staff. The role involves analyzing financial information, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies, and engaging in financial operations across multiple areas.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyzes financial information and makes recommendations to unit leadership
Identifies, verifies, and audits financial charges, credits, and authorizes payments
Serves as a subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding financial operations, status and reporting, and recommends process improvements
Recommends, interprets, disseminates, and implements unit-focused fiscal policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with established rule, regulations and financial guidelines
Plans, directs, and engages in financial and/or accounting operations for multiple areas; coordinates data management, budget preparation and management, and financial reporting efforts
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
Qualification
Required
Experience managing budgets, tracking spending, and preparing financial reports
Experience working with financial data to support decision-making
Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial rules
Experience using financial systems and spreadsheets (such as Excel, Workday)
Strong attention to detail and ability to solve problems
Ability to explain financial information clearly to people without a finance background
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and leadership in a collaborative environment
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field required
Preferred
Experience working with student government
Veteran status
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Company
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
Founded in 1848
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M
Leadership Team
Nita Ahuja
Dean School of Medicine and Public Health and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
Page Moreau
Marketing Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Brand and Product Management
Recent News
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