Financial Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Serve as the primary financial manager for a portfolio of central campus units reporting to the Chancellor's and Provost's Offices .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,154 - $137,925 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders to align financial resources with organizational priorities. Proficient in managing complex financial transactions and implementing internal controls for compliant financial operations.

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Financial ManagementBudget DevelopmentAdvanced Microsoft ExcelEnterprise Financial SystemsStakeholder Consultation

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingFinancial ReportingTransaction ProcessingInternal ControlsCash HandlingInventory ManagementWorkday Financial StructuresComplex Budget Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingCustomer-Focused ApproachCollaborationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayAutomated Financial Information SystemsERP SystemsMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Financial PoliciesOrganizational Funding StructuresFinancial OperationsUniversities of Wisconsin System

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary financial manager for a portfolio of central campus units reporting to the Chancellor's and Provost's Offices
Provide strategic financial leadership, guidance, and operational oversight
Develop financial strategies, analysis, recommendations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Oversee financial operations across assigned units and advise on complex financial matters
Monitor financial activity and enter, review, and approve transactions
Implement processes and internal controls for efficient, compliant financial management
Oversee Foundation gift and discretionary fund administration
Prepare, analyze, and communicate budget, forecast, and financial performance reports
Partner with leadership to align financial resources with organizational priorities and operational needs
Consult with departmental staff regarding financial policies, procedures, and transaction processing
Coordinate accounts receivable and customer invoicing functions
Oversee cash handling and deposit activities as needed
Serve as Department Property Administrator, overseeing inventory management and asset accountability
Manage Workday financial structures as Worktag Manager, including approving, creating, modifying, and inactivating worktags
Oversee complex transactions including budget transfers, revenue transfers, and payroll accounting adjustments
Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies
Recommend, interpret, disseminate, and implement fiscal policies and procedures
Identify, verify, and audit financial charges and credits and authorize payments
Serve as a subject matter expert to unit leadership
Plan, direct, and engage in financial and accounting operations for multiple areas
Coordinate data management, budget preparation, and financial reporting
Participate in development, maintenance, and monitoring of automated financial information systems
Prepare and/or approve financial transactions and payments
May supervise at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience processing financial transactions in an enterprise financial or ERP system with automated workflows
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with an ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize financial data
Experience consulting with and guiding stakeholders through complex financial situations and decision-making processes
Knowledge of diverse organizational funding structures and the financial management implications associated with different funding sources
Experience developing and presenting financial reports to executive leadership
Understanding of the Universities of Wisconsin system financial policies and procedures related to purchasing, billing, cash handling, and other financial operations
Experience interpreting, applying, and communicating complex financial policies and procedures
Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities in a complex organizational environment
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused approach to supporting campus units
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex budgets
Experience advising departments and leadership in a variety of financial matters
Associate's Degree Preferred Minimum or equivalent work experience
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Successful applicants may be subject to a criminal background check
References may be requested of final candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund