Financial Program Supervisor

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Financial Program Supervisor position. This position will be headquartered at the Department of Corrections Central Office in Madison, WI.

This position works closely with Division of Adult institution's Budget and Policy Supervisor and OMB Director as well as staff in the Division of Management Services (DMS) and DAI. The primary responsibilities of this position are to oversee the financial operations, transactions of the DAI Central business office accounts as well as the Bureau of Health Service (BHS) units operating at the institutions. The position is a divisional financial resource for the institution business offices. In addition, the position allocates fiscal resources and tracks expenditures for the Division, provides maintenance of the financial accounting system, conducts purchasing, capital asset management for DAI and oversees the bi-weekly distribution of court ordered funds for the division. This position directly coordinates and guides accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel reimbursement and general ledger journal transactions. The position provides documentation and assistance with quarterly budget projections for DAI and serves as the primary back-up to the budget and program supervisor.

The starting pay is between $58739 and $96907 per year, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 81-03. A 12-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment. Applicants who fail or refuse the drug screen will not be given further consideration for employment.

Shift: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

This position can work up to 3 days per week remote. Final schedule will be determined upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Monitoring and auditing financial transactions to ensure accuracy
• Creating and maintaining financial reports and databases with various software (i.e. Excel, PeopleSoft).
• Formally supervising office operations and financial staff
• Reconciling and/or balancing various State financial accounts

In addition to the above, well qualified applicant will have experience:

• Interpreting statutes, rules and regulations, policies and procedures applicable in a financial department.
• Supervising or managing State procurement procedures (e.g. purchasing procedures, compliance, auditing, etc.)
• Preparing fiscal projection reports

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered. Current State of Wisconsin employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the “Careers” tile on the front page.

Questions can be directed to Jordan Hampton, HR Specialist- Senior, at Jordan.Hampton@wisconsin.gov

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on July 26, 2026 in order to be considered.

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