Business Partner 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 Business Partner 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.

This position with serve as the Business Partner Services (BPS) Section Chief. The incumbent provides statewide leadership, direction, and oversight for Business Partner Services financial operations within the State Controller’s Office. The position is responsible for directing enterprise financial programs supported by the State’s accounting system (STAR), including vendor and customer data governance, select statewide payment processes, ad hoc financial reporting, and related operational activities.

The position establishes and maintains statewide financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and business processes to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, promote data integrity, mitigate financial risk, and improve operational effectiveness. This role leads enterprise financial system initiatives, process improvement efforts, fraud prevention strategies, and automation projects that enhance the accuracy, security, and efficiency of statewide financial operations.

The position oversees assigned statewide tax reporting requirements, and serves as a key liaison with state agencies, financial stakeholders, auditors, and enterprise partners to resolve complex issues and implement effective statewide solutions.

For a full list of duties of this role, please view the complete position description.

This is a career executive level position in schedule-range (81-02) with an annual salary between $101,920 and $110,240 ($49.00/hr - $53.00/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.

• 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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Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. 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…