Divisional Finance Officer

Divisional Finance Officer

Position Number:

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Health Professions & Sciences offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences, health care administration, nursing, and rehabilitation sciences serving 2300+ students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible. The academic quality of our programs is excellent, and through our outreach and e-Learning programs, we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand, which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research, our faculty, staff, and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the health care professions and sciences. We are proudly dedicated to serving our community through fruitful partnership with many organizations, alumni, and friends.

Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Dean for the College of Health Professions and Sciences, the Divisional Finance Officer (DFO) position serves as budget and fiscal manager and is responsible for the direct management of the day-to-day business and financial activities for the College, including annual budget development, budget management, and oversight of Division finances. This position is responsible for managing approximately $26M operating budget, $4M in research expenditures and $10M in foundation funds across three Schools (School of Biomedical Sciences and Health Care Administration, School of Nursing, School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology). This role requires interaction and collaboration with university administration, business officers, directors, managers, and staff. This position has supervisory responsibility for up to three positions. As budget and fiscal manager for the Division, this position serves as a member of the Divisions’ administrative leadership group and is expected to exercise discretion, respect, diplomacy, and good judgment in handling difficult or sensitive situations. The DFO ensures excellence, effectiveness, and efficiency of the business operations and is an active participant in campus financial strategy development. 

Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus. Hybrid work options may be available with specifics regarding work location requirements discussed during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 3+ years of professional work experience performing directly related work within a similar function.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards and financial reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting, finance, business, or relevant field. 
• Master’s, related advanced degree, or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA).
• Directly related experience working in Finance in a public university setting.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Proven track record of collaboration and advancing initiatives across all levels of an organization. 
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools, including PC-based spreadsheet applications and systems.
• Experience with ERP Systems, including Workday.

Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• A cover letter and detailed resume that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
• Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. 

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO 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.




Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.




Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.




CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.




Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.




Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39808






jeid-10e5b98b49f64b4abd2bbad4a33bc25f