What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance and Administration Manager position at City of Madison, WI?
General Description
The City of Madison is seeking a skilled and motivated professional to oversee the Finance and Administration Unit within the Traffic Engineering Division.
This position plays a vital role in shaping the division’s financial strategy, managing revenues and expenditures, and developing policies and procedures that support efficient operations. The Finance and Administration Manager provides professional staff support in the development, analysis, and administration of the division’s budget, while also assisting with the evaluation of programs, operations, and functions. This position coordinates inter-agency and private sector billing, directs the administrative aspects of service delivery, and supervises administrative staff to ensure smooth and effective office operations. Working under the general supervision of the Director of Traffic Engineering, this position exercises a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, and leadership in advancing the division’s mission and services.
Hours: Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience performing responsible administrative work which included the areas of internal management; systems and procedures analysis; fiscal and budgetary management and analysis; and the development, administration and monitoring of administrative procedures.
- Associate's degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, Finance, or a closely related field.
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Four (4) years of experience in applying the following:
- Principles of business management and public administration, including organizational and system analysis techniques.
- Budgetary, financial, and accounting principles and practices.
- Accounting systems and their applicability to municipal financial operations.
- Computer software applicable to the duties of the position, including accounting and finance software.
Department
Traffic Engineering Division
Opening Date
11/24/2025
Closing Date
12/15/2025 11:59 PM Central
Salary : $83,479 - $100,327