Chief Trust Finance Officer

Introduction

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is seeking an experienced leader with at least 5 years of formal supervisory experience in a financial environment to serve as Administrator of the Division of Finance and ETF's Chief Trust Finance Officer. A current Certified Public Accountant license and ten or more years of experience in professional accounting, auditing, economics or financial analysis is preferred.

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 700,000+ state and local government employees and retirees of the WRS. Our members are at the center of everything we do, and we are 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 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 Chief Trust Finance Officer (CTFO), this position serves as the Administrator of the Division of Trust Finance (DTF) and is responsible for the planning and direction of financial activities related to public sector multi-employer benefit programs, policies, objectives, and initiatives including the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and other programs impacting over 700,000 individual members, and over 1,600 state and local units of government in Wisconsin.

This position provides vision and leadership to the Division of over 30 staff, providing general direction to managers and staff as well as collaborating with other key stakeholders within the Department. The CTFO is the primary contact for external parties such as the Legislative Audit Bureau and consulting actuaries and serves as a member of the Department’s Strategic Council on guiding the strategic transformation and technology modernization to accelerate the ability to engage and serve customers as they prefer.

The position also serves on the Department’s Portfolio Committee, helping prioritize resources toward the Department’s highest operational and strategic priorities.

This position is in the Financial Manager classification (pay schedule/range 81-01), with an annual salary up to $162,240 plus excellent benefits. In addition, there is $1.00 per hour (or $2,080 annually) added to your salary if you hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

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

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…