Financial Manager

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene (WSLH) comprises 26 clinical and non-clinical public health laboratories. WSLH performs both research and fee-for-service testing. WSLH is looking for a Financial Manager. Working closely with the WSLH CFO, WSLH Revenue Manager, WSLH Procurement Manager, and laboratory managers, the Financial Manager is responsible for WSLH accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting. The successful applicant for this position will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex financial situations to non-financial professionals. The successful applicant will have three or more years of accounting and financial experience at UW-Madison, including experience preparing journal entries, financial reports, ad hoc financial analyses, and budgets. Strong Excel skills are required, and experience with Workday is necessary. Experience reviewing financial information for accuracy and compliance, including creating journal entries and implementing remedial solutions, is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in business or a similar field is required.

This position is eligible for hybrid work with up to 2 days remote work.

Key job responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and engages in financial and/or accounting operations for multiple areas; coordinates data management, budget preparation and management, and financial reporting efforts - 50%

• Identifies, verifies, and audits financial charges, credits, and authorizes payments - 20%

• Recommends, interprets, disseminates, and implements unit-focused fiscal policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with established rule, regulations and financial guidelines - 5%

• Participates in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of automated financial information systems - 10%

• Analyzes financial information and makes recommendations to unit leadership - 10%

• Serves as a subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding financial operations, status and reporting, and recommends process improvements - 5%

Department:

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene - Administration - Finance

Compensation:

Minimum salary is $87,500/year. Actual salary to be determined upon hire.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and
saving accounts; retirement benefits.

Required qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate complex financial situations to non-financial professionals

Accounting and financial systems experience (3 Years)

Experience preparing journal entries, financial reports and budgets

Excel

Workday experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, required

How to apply:

To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position.

WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

The selected applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Contact information:

Please contact Kelsey Bailey, kelsey.bailey@slh.wisc.edu with questions.

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