What are the responsibilities and job description for the FISCAL MANAGER – HUMAN SERVICES position at WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association?
Application Deadline: 2026-09-13
Job Type: County
Job Description
Chippewa County is accepting applications for a Fiscal Manager within the Department of Administration – Finance Division working in the Department of Human Services. The job duties of the Fiscal Manager include but are not limited to assist the Finance Director in overall administration and management of the County’s financial resources of Human Services; to provide professional, fiscal support to all Department of Human Services (DHS) fiscal staff, Human Services Director, Managers, Supervisors, Health and Human Services Board, Aging and Disability Board, elected officials, County Administrator and County Board members; advice, assist and provide direction to human service fiscal staff in budgetary, accounting, grant claiming, billing, information systems, contract management, payroll, and related matters; to supervise, develop, plan, organize and direct the Human Service Fiscal functions; to develop, implement and maintain all office systems and procedures; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to county residents and the general public.
A critical function of the Fiscal Manager is to oversee contracting, accounts payable, and Medicaid billing transactions for a nine (9) County Consortium that provides services through a Medicaid program. Direct reports to the Fiscal Manager include four (4) Accountants and five (5) Account Assistants.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required. Three (3) years of recent accounting or finance related experience required. Previous supervisory experience required. Experience with Medicaid billing is preferred. Recent human service accounting experience is preferred. Must be bondable. Visit www.chippewacountywi.gov to view the full position description and other job requirements.
Starting Wage: $35.66 – $39.62 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $47.54 per hour.
Benefits: Health insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem BluePreferred Network) is a high-deductible plan ($2,000 for an individual and $4,000 for a family) with low monthly premium! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, critical illness, accident insurance and disability insurance offered. Generous PTO program of 7.09 hours of PTO earned bi-weekly. For more information on Chippewa County’s benefits visit our website at https://www.chippewacountywi.gov/197/Employee-Benefits.
TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.
Deadline Note: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities.
Job Type: County
Job Description
Chippewa County is accepting applications for a Fiscal Manager within the Department of Administration – Finance Division working in the Department of Human Services. The job duties of the Fiscal Manager include but are not limited to assist the Finance Director in overall administration and management of the County’s financial resources of Human Services; to provide professional, fiscal support to all Department of Human Services (DHS) fiscal staff, Human Services Director, Managers, Supervisors, Health and Human Services Board, Aging and Disability Board, elected officials, County Administrator and County Board members; advice, assist and provide direction to human service fiscal staff in budgetary, accounting, grant claiming, billing, information systems, contract management, payroll, and related matters; to supervise, develop, plan, organize and direct the Human Service Fiscal functions; to develop, implement and maintain all office systems and procedures; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to county residents and the general public.
A critical function of the Fiscal Manager is to oversee contracting, accounts payable, and Medicaid billing transactions for a nine (9) County Consortium that provides services through a Medicaid program. Direct reports to the Fiscal Manager include four (4) Accountants and five (5) Account Assistants.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required. Three (3) years of recent accounting or finance related experience required. Previous supervisory experience required. Experience with Medicaid billing is preferred. Recent human service accounting experience is preferred. Must be bondable. Visit www.chippewacountywi.gov to view the full position description and other job requirements.
Starting Wage: $35.66 – $39.62 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $47.54 per hour.
Benefits: Health insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem BluePreferred Network) is a high-deductible plan ($2,000 for an individual and $4,000 for a family) with low monthly premium! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, critical illness, accident insurance and disability insurance offered. Generous PTO program of 7.09 hours of PTO earned bi-weekly. For more information on Chippewa County’s benefits visit our website at https://www.chippewacountywi.gov/197/Employee-Benefits.
TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.
- Interviews will be conducted Monday, September 21st – Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026.
Deadline Note: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities.
Salary : $36 - $40