Financial Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Manage the efforts of a collaborative finance team and support team development and success .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial operations, budget management, and team leadership, with a strong focus on process improvement and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in financial systems and advanced data analysis to support decision-making in a regulated environment.

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Financial Operations ManagementBudget Preparation and ManagementAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsDirect Supervisory ExperienceExperience with ERP Systems

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinanceBudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisData ManagementProcess ImprovementFinancial ReportingPolicy InterpretationAuditing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service ExcellenceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Financial Systems SoftwarePeopleSoftWorkday

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationGovernmental RegulationsFiscal PoliciesTeam DevelopmentWorkload Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the efforts of a collaborative finance team and support team development and success
Provide expertise, facilitate training, coordination, and workload management across the team
Serve as a key point of contact and partner for department administrators
Facilitate and share unit or organizational budgets and large budget projections, including planning, policies, controls, procedures, forecasts, and analysis
Recommend, interpret, disseminate, and implement unit-focused fiscal policies and procedures
Exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees, as applicable
Identify, verify, and audit financial charges and credits and authorize payments
Participate in developing, maintaining, and monitoring automated financial information systems
Advise unit leadership on financial operations, status, reporting, and process improvements
Plan, direct, and engage in financial and/or accounting operations for multiple areas
Coordinate data management, budget preparation and management, and financial reporting
Analyze financial information and make recommendations to unit leadership
Work remotely up to 3 days per week after onboarding and onsite at least 2 days per week

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years of experience in accounting, finance, and/or budgeting/forecasting, including experience using financial systems software and tools
Experience fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize financial data
Strong verbal and written communication, administrative, and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and responsive, solution-oriented assistance
Sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules, policies, and procedures
Experience improving processes, managing change, and/or applying systems thinking
Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field
Direct supervisory experience or equivalent experience leading/managing a team preferred
Experience with complex fiscal policies in higher education, governmental, or other highly regulated settings preferred
Experience with an ERP system such as PeopleSoft or Workday preferred
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Resume/Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits