University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is hiring a Financial Specialist

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is hiring a Financial Specialist III to provide complex financial transaction support, reconciliation, and customer service for the Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources (OPLR). In this role, you will guide budget cycles, monitor revenue and expenses, ensure compliance, and coordinate financial data between UW and partner institutions.

What You'll Do

• Guide internal staff and partners through budget cycles and revenue/expense forecasting.
• Track progress against budget targets and explain discrepancies.
• Manage programs’ financial and budget records, reviewing for accuracy.
• Reconcile program revenues data to current MOUs and transfer funds to other universities accordingly.
• Continuously monitor revenue and expenses, identifying trends and potential issues.
• Reconcile revenues data to student enrollments data and process revenues transfer.
• Coordinate financial data and budget transfers between UW and partner institutions.
• Serve as an authorized procurement/purchasing coordinator for OPLR and conduct pre‐audit duties and process all contract requests through Workday and/or ShopUW+.
• Enter, review, and reconcile budget data in the budget system.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial models for revenue, expenses, and staffing.
• Establish and manage data banks for comprehensive financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement policy changes.
• Communicate and provide interpretation of financial policies and practices to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and consistent financial data capture for reporting and performance measurements.

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field, or 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role.

Nice to Have

• Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of University and State of Wisconsin financial, purchasing and budget policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and learn and pursue process improvements.

Technical Stack

• Excel
• Workday
• ShopUW+

Team & Environment

This position reports to the Director of Business Services.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $47,000 - $58,000 annually
• Excellent benefits package

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Madison, WI.

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.