Full-time jobs in Madison, WI

About the role

The Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking an experienced financial professional for the position of Director of Business Services. University Housing is a forward-looking and innovative organization with a well-established tradition of excellence. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration/Director of University Housing and is a member of the senior leadership team for the Division, as well as a highly visible partner on the university campus. The Business Services Director for University Housing provides strategic vision, leadership, and oversight to ensure the long-term financial stability and operational effectiveness of the Division of University Housing. This position leads the Business Services team through the direct and indirect supervision of approximately eight employees and serves as a trusted subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders, including campus committees, workgroups, and institutional leadership. As a member of the Division's Leadership Team, the Director of Business Services contributes to the overall management of the Division, including policy development, strategic planning, and organizational decision-making. Leadership Team members are responsible for advancing the Division's mission, vision, and core values through collaborative leadership and strategic stewardship. The Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking an experienced financial professional for the position of Director of Business Services. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration/Director of University Housing and is a member of the senior leadership team for the Division, as well as a highly visible partner on the university campus.

What you'll bring

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Finance and Business Service leadership role(s) including supervision of finance and business services staff.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience generating long-term financial forecasts for complex organizations.
• A strong background in internal controls, financial information systems, budget, and customer service is required.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in Finance and Business Service leadership role(s) including supervision of finance and business services staff.
• Experience in the financial leadership of a university housing system or other university auxiliary enterprise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment decision-making based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Understanding of business-related legal matters.
• Experience presenting financial analyses and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• A master's degree in business administration/finance or related field is preferred.