Controller - Financial Operations Leader

1 week ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States UW-SYSTEM-CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Full time
Job Summary

The Controller position at UW-SYSTEM-CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION is a leadership role responsible for overseeing systemwide financial operations. The successful candidate will provide leadership in financial planning, analysis, and modeling, and will have expertise in financial planning, analysis, and modeling, and experience leading financial planning process changes from concept through to implementation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide system-wide leadership over general accounting, cash management, financial operations, and analysis.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the relationship with the contracted bank.
  • Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies and procedures of the Universities of Wisconsin.
  • Oversee the development of timely tax reporting and other financial management reports that enhance decision-making within the Universities of Wisconsin.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the communication of accounting related information to and from the campus controllers.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues from across UWSA and the Universities of Wisconsin as a whole.
  • Respond to UW leadership and other inquiries for UW financial information.
  • For UWSA as its own business unit, ensure appropriate management of general accounting functions (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable), ensure accurate and timely financial reports, and advise leadership on UWSA's financial position.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise professional staff necessary to carry out finance-related responsibilities and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
  • Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible contributions to financial management in a complex environment.
  • Expertise in financial planning, analysis, and modeling, and experience leading financial planning process changes from concept through to implementation.
  • Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Strong and demonstrated understanding of financial operations and reporting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across an organization at all levels.


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