Insurance Accounting Director

Introduction

Introduction

The Insurance Accounting Bureau is seeking a Director to oversee fiscal operations for multiple insurance benefit programs and manage a dedicated team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate is someone with leadership experience in a financial setting with the ability to create and implement accounting standards and develop collaborative relationships with diverse business partners.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a meaningful and rewarding career with ETF. Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, including generous paid time off so you can truly have work/life balance! If you have student loans and work full time in a public service job (like this one!) you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) manages retirement, insurance, and other benefit programs for 650,000+ state and local government employees and retirees of the WRS. Our members are at the center of everything we do, and we're committed to enhancing their well-being by delivering expert guidance, strong, sustainable benefit programs, and an exceptional customer experience. We're looking for talented people who are active learners that build strong collaborative customer relationships (whether internal or external) and recognize the value different perspectives and experiences bring to our organization.

ETF is located in the award-winning city of Madison. Located just off University and Sheboygan Avenues, at 4822 Madison Yards Way, within walking distance to several parks, restaurants, and Hilldale Shopping Center.

As the Insurance Accounting Director, you will oversee financial operations for highly complex insurance programs and play a critical role in delivering quality benefits for employers and members. You will be responsible for supervising a team of accounting staff and serve as a technical advisor to the Deputy Director on aspects of insurance program accounting. You will ensure that all financial reporting objectives are met.

In addition, you will formulate and evaluate financial policies and take part in the design, implementation, and maintenance of large financial technology systems.

For more information, please review the full position description.

This position is in classification Financial Management Supervisor (pay schedule/range 81-02), with an annual salary of $ - $, plus excellent benefits.

Pay for current and new state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire.

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ETF offers hybrid remote/office work. If interested in hybrid remote/office work, this can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. The selected employee(s) must report to ETF’s office on the first day of employment. In addition, the employee may need to report to ETF on short notice as operational needs require. All employees are expected to be headquartered and work within the state of Wisconsin.

ETF does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the duties required of the position.

A 12-month probationary period or 2-year Career Executive trial period may be required.

The results from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies if they become available.

• Formal supervisory experience in a financial environment (formal supervision entails hiring staff, evaluating staff performance, handling discipline, etc.)
• Performing complex reconciliations
• Preparing or auditing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Developing, implementing, and/or maintaining internal controls in a financial environment
• Performing accounting functions for insurance programs
• Leading the development and delivery of financial policies and/or implementation of accounting standards

ETF is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit 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.

Application materials are due by 11:59 pm on August 30, 2026.