Treasury Services Section Chief - State Controller’s Office

Introduction

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

The Division of Executive Budget and Finance (DEBF), State Controller's Office (SCO) provides centralized financial management, accounting, and internal control services; maintains the books of account, capital accounting services, cash management services, and summarizes and publishes necessary financial information, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the budgetary-based Annual Fiscal Report.

This position will lead the Treasury Services Section within the State Controller's Office and will be headquartered at the DOA State Administration Building: 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703. Based on current DEBF policy and the business needs within the unit, this position would work from their headquarter location at least two days per week with the possibility of working from home the remaining days.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

Position Summary

The Treasury Services Section Chief will be the primary subject matter expert for the State's banking services contracts including managing the statewide programs including Electronic Lockbox Services, the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP), and Central Federal Draw(CFD).

This position is directly responsible for key treasury management policies and procedures used by all state agencies and will prepare a variety of required financial reports and responses to inquiries from the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) and those resulting from proposed legislative changes that affect cash flow and treasury management.

This position will also oversee the State Payment Register compilation and distribution, which is a record of payments that Wisconsin state agencies made to Wisconsin municipalities and counties. SCO assists the Department of Revenue in compiling this register based on information from state agencies. Municipalities may use this register to assist in their own municipal audit process.

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Salary Information

This is a career executive level position in schedule-range (81-02) with an annual salary between $97,760 and $106,080 ($47.00/hr - $51.00/hr). An additional $1.00/hr CPA add-on may be given depending on qualifications. A 2-year trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program - a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience in :

1. Utilizing a complex ERP accounting software system
2. Accounting duties such as cash management, accounts receivable management, banking, or similar
3. Reviewing policies and procedures related to financial or accounting processes (e.g. documenting, implementing, developing, or similar)

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified applicants may have :

• Experience supervising a team of professional auditors and/or accountants
• Certified Public Accountant Licensure

How To Apply

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Note: Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process to apply.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at michelle.bassuener@wisconsin.gov and 608-266-2131.

Deadline to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.