The Disability Determination Bureau (DDB) is recruiting to fill a Financial Supervisor position. DDB is located at 1400 E. Washington Avenue in Madison, WI with free on-site parking.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024 for most jobs. Plus a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, and High Deductible Health Savings
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Our diversity, equity and inclusion team strives to hire, develop and retain a talented workforce representative of the people of Wisconsin. We are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment. We promote professional growth and create a healthy work/life balance and inclusive culture.

This position offers the option to work remotely up to 4 days per week after the completion of 3 months of training and is headquartered in the1400 E Washington Avenue office in downtown Madison. This schedule may vary based on training or operational need. This position does require infrequent travel to an annual Fiscal conference.

DDB is federally funded by the Social Security Administration (SSA) with an annual operating budget up to $35 million. All Bureau purchasing and accounting policy and practices conform to state and federal fiscal guidelines. In this position you will be responsible for:

• Directing and evaluating the activities and performance of the Budget and Policy Analysts and other staff in the DDB Fiscal Unit.
• Developing and preparing the required monthly, quarterly, and annual budget documents submitted to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
• Overseeing Bureau contracts with several organizations that provide services and assuring that reimbursements to over 200,000 medical providers for medical records and consultative examinations totaling over $10 million yearly are timely and accurate.
• Monitoring the Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Bid (RFB) process for the DDB.
• Serving as a key budgetary advisor to Bureau management to facilitate budget-based decision-making.

The starting pay is between $36.29 and $41.73 per hour (approximately between $75,400 and $86,700 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Financial Program Supervisor and is in pay schedule and range 81/03.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to go through a complete federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary prior to hire to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems.

DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
For positions that do allow remote working flexibility, although residency in the State of WI is not required for permanent positions, it is not anticipated that working outside of WI or bordering cities will be allowed as positions may at times need to report to office locations in WI on short notice.

Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarter location is not provided.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience performing accounting or related fiscal activities such as correcting financial discrepancies, fiscal auditing or monitoring, financial reporting, and/or analyzing purchases or contracts.
• Experience developing, implementing, or managing budgets.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex rules or requirements, such as state or federal regulations related to accounting or budgeting.
• Leadership experience which may include overseeing the work of staff, coaching or training, evaluating performance, and/or providing guidance, etc.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience following State government accounting and auditing practices/principles.
• Experience creating informational reports to summarize and analyze financial statements, balance sheets, and other financial documentation.
• Experience utilizing a financial software program such as Oracle/PeopleSoft to enter, track, or process financial information.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 1 page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Stacy Koenig in Human Resources at stacym.koenig@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

The deadline to apply is April 23, 2024 at 11:59 pm.