The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that's unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one's future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that's easy to call home. Find out why.

Position Title: Controller

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: The Controller will report to the Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration

Full Time Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000

Job Summary: Represents the institution on finance-related administrative matters, establishes and maintains a consultative and collaborative working relationship with institutional units, and guides the development of strategy, processes, and policies to ensure the accuracy and compliance in the institution's accounting functions.

Required Qualifications:

¿ Bachelor¿s or Master¿s degree in accounting.
¿ Five or more years of senior accounting management experience.
¿ Five or more years of progressive supervisory experience.
¿ Experience performing controller functions including oversight of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and procurement functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

¿ Master¿s degree in business administration or related field.
¿ Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
¿ Experience using enterprise financial software systems (e.g., Peoplesoft or other enterprise accounting systems).
¿ Experience with business operation in higher education

Job Responsibilities:

¿ Directs the maintenance, monitoring and preparation of enterprise-wide financial records and reports and disseminates information to the appropriate entities
¿ Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes institutional financial objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources and alignment with the strategic plan
¿ Develops, implements, maintains, and monitors finance-related institutional policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures for administrative processes
¿ Serves as the unit liaison and consultant among internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit
¿ 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

I. General Administrative Responsibilities
¿ Responsible for ensuring that UW-Parkside operates in a financially controlled and secure
manner within its statutorily authorized budget.
¿ Takes a leadership role in interpreting system-wide business policies and procedures.
¿ Provides internal and external business and financial reports as required for the administrative
management of the campus.
¿ Responsible for preparation of departmental goals, staff evaluations, identifying issues and
opportunities, and problem resolution.
¿ Provides leadership in the redesign of campus business and financial processes.
¿ Shares responsibilities for campus budget control and campus end-user budget/financial
training with campus budget staff.

II. Management of Financial Operations
¿ Maintains fiscal records in accordance with federal, state and UW-System requirements.
¿ Ensures the integrity of all financial systems and databases and protects University financial
assets through adequate financial controls.
¿ Maintains relationships with various banking institutions for the maintenance of accounts.
¿ Ensures the adequacy of institutional cash handling, cash management activities and
reconciliation of campus bank accounts.
¿ Manages the enterprise accounting system, including the chart of accounts, correct and
accurate accounting classifications, and system enhancements and upgrades.
¿ Manages monthly and year-end institutional closing operations and production of institutional
financial statements.
¿ Collaborates with UW System Administration on campus travel policies and reimbursements.
¿ Manages the administrative responsibility of campus procurement programs.
¿ Oversees daily cash management.

III. Financial Reporting and Budget Control
¿ Provides leadership to campus managers on financial operations and systems.
¿ Ensures adequate training and support to Business Services and institutional staff on policies,
procedures and access to financial information.
¿ Exercises creative leadership in response to institutional financial and business information
needs. Develops special reports and analyses to support institutional and system-wide financial
decision-making, measuring actual performance against operating plans and standards, and
interpreting the results of operations for all levels of management.
¿ Ensures the timely preparation of tax and other reports as required for institutional compliance
¿ Advises administrators on financial accountability and reporting issues.
¿ In collaboration with campus budget staff, administers campus policies relating to annual
budget control.
¿ Performs fiscal year-end reconciliation of all accounts in cooperation with UW-System.
¿ Provides leadership to the campus managers on financial analysis of operations and feasibility
studies including construction funding models, enrollment revenue sharing models, project
feasibilities, budget allocation models, and general managerial accounting analysis.
¿ Monitors revenue collections and expenditure levels, and ensures the accuracy of business and
accounting records.

IV. Policy Interpretation and Compliance
¿ Directs accounting activities and functions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles, as well as UW-System, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
¿ Develops, implements and interprets policies and procedures relative to Business Services and
UW-Parkside business and financial operations.
¿ Advises administrators on financial and business policies, procedures and regulatory constraints.
¿ Represents the interests of UW-Parkside in related UW-System meetings, work groups and
committees.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/

LEGAL NOTICES:

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a ¿disparate impact¿ and is not ¿job-related and consistent with business necessity¿ in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.¿

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

THE UNIVERSITY:

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement. This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan. The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students. UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties. Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience. The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.

The tri-county region that comprises the University's primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses. There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers. The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu.

Applications received by 5/23/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.

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• Resume

Applications received by 5/23/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.

It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

If you have application questions call or email:

Amber Marzette

(262)595-2042

marzetta@uwp.edu