What are the responsibilities and job description for the Divisional Finance Officer position at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee?
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Position Title:
Divisional Finance OfficerJob Category:
LimitedEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Business Affairs Director IJob Duties:
Reporting to the Dean, this position serves as the Chief budget and Fiscal manager for the College, overseeing day-to-day financial activities, annual budget development, and long-range financial planning. The Divisional Finance Officer plays a key leadership role in ensuring the excellence, effectiveness, and efficiency of CEAS business operations.
This position works closely with university administration, business officers, personnel managers, division leadership and staff, and the UWM Foundation. The role also includes supervisory responsibility for four staff members and participation as a member of the College’s integrated leadership team.
Key Job Responsibilities:
May create and monitor the unit budget and approve expenditures
Develops, plans, and directs staff implementation of information technology serving the institution
Evaluates existing strategy and makes recommendations to information technology leadership for program enhancement
Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised information technology operational policies and procedures impacting the institution
Serves as the subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding information technology operations and functions
Exercises 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 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Department: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Compensation: 105,00.00 to 135,00.00
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
At least three years of professional experience performing directly related work within a similar function
Demonstrated knowledge of financial principles and accounting standards through progressively responsible roles in finance or a related field
Experience with financial analysis and reporting
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
Master’s degree related advanced degree, or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA)
Directly related experience working in finance within a public university or similar setting
Supervisory or leadership experience
Proven ability to collaborate and advance initiatives across all levels of an organization
Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools, including PC-based spreadsheet applications and financial systems
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including Workday
Experience with grants management
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
Additional information
Hybrid work arrangements may be available. Primary work will be conducted on the UW-Milwaukee campus, with remote work requests considered after the initial training period. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit the following at time of application:
- Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications Resume
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee or PRP Administrator is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Contact Information:
Amy Rehfeldt
HR-Coordinator
rehfelda@uwm.edu
1 (414) 2516083
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Employment Authorization
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.