Financial Manager - UI Tax & Accounting Bureau Director - (US-WI-Maple Bluff - 53704)

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Jobcode: L:96607641
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Financial Manager - UI Tax & Accounting Bureau Director
Unemployment Insurance Division ( Madison )
Job Announcement Code:  08-02774
Deadline:  by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday December 9th, 2008
Salary Information:  Starting salary is between $59,405 and $98,021 per year, depending upon qualifications. Excellent benefits package. A two year career executive trial period is required. (Note for current state employees: This position is in pay schedule 81, range 01. Pay and benefits upon appointment for current or former state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code and/or collective bargaining agreement.)
Introduction:  This job is with the Department of Workforce Development in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Located in the newly-remodeled GEF 1 State Office Building, DWD is within walking distance of the rich cultural and vibrant Capitol square, including the Monona Terrace, the State Capitol, the farmer’s market, as well as numerous downtown restaurants and the State Street area.
Special Notes:   Due to the nature of this position, all applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow the hiring authority to conduct an individual bonding credit check and criminal background check.
Job Duties:  The Financial Manager, Director of the Bureau of Tax and Accounting position is responsible for the management of the Bureau, and serves as the Treasurer of the Wisconsin Unemployment Reserve Fund. The Financial Manager, Bureau Director is responsible for all of the accounting operations of the Wisconsin Unemployment Reserve Fund. This position directs and supervises a bureau of approximately 130+ employees. The Financial Manager position also develops and monitors complex automated systems designed to carry out tax functions. In addition, this position serves as a technical consultant regarding UI tax and accounting matters. The complete position description for Financial Manager is available.
Knowledge Required:  Well qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent and be a certified public accountant. Knowledge of: • supervisory techniques and principles • budget development and monitoring • policy development • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles • automated tax and accounting systems • project management principles • strategic planning processes Ability to: • interpret and explain statistical and financial reports • interact and communicate with state and federal agencies, legislators and the public. Skill in: • Oral and written communication How to Apply:  To apply, submit an:

Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS 38) form ,
Veterans’ preference form (if you are a veteran),
Résumé limited to two pages, and an
Examination paper (typed)- limited to four total pages describing training and experience, including your role and level of responsibility, length and duration of your experience in all of the following 4 areas:


Exam area #1. Managing, administering or leading a financial operation including the development or adherence to policies, practices, standards, strategic direction and reporting. Include the size and description of the organization. Also describe your relevant training and licenses. Exam area #2. Using and maintaining a complex automated accounting system(s) for financial operations and reporting. Also describe your experience with developing and/or proposing enhancements to automated system(s) (Include any experience identifying business requirements, system testing, documentation and end-user support.) Exam area #3. Researching, analyzing, interpreting and writing fiscal and/or program policies (both internal and external). Also include any applicable experience writing and proposing statutory changes. Exam area #4. Leading or managing organizational operations including responsibilities for supervision, program planning, and budgeting.

Your résumé and responses to the areas listed above are considered a state exam and will be used to determine your eligibility for this position. Please respond to each of the above areas separately, clearly labeling them in your paper.  Pages in excess of the specified limit(s) will not be evaluated. Incomplete application/examination materials will not be considered. Materials will be evaluated and the more qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Send completed application materials to Shelley Ringelstetter: By U.S. mail to:   DWD/HRS; P.O.