Financial Specialist Program Supervisor

Position Summary

This position is responsible for general supervision, planning, coordination and evaluation of all business activities of Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth (SERC) and all other youth centers within the division. Responsibilities include cash management, accounting, Youth in our care account supervision, purchasing, control of the institution’s capital assets and equipment, stores inventories, and supervision of staff assigned to the Business Office.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-04 with a starting pay of $29.00/hour - $37.17/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

Benefits

• 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.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

Qualifications

• Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:
  • Monitoring and auditing financial transactions to ensure accuracy (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, purchasing activities, cash management, bank accounts, general accounting recordkeeping)
  • Creating and maintaining financial reports and databases with various software (e.g., Excel, PeopleSoft).
• In addition to the above, well qualified applicant will have experience:
  • Formally supervising the work of other staff (e.g., hiring, performance evaluations, discipline, dismissal, settling grievances)
  • Performing budget management (e.g., analysis of expenditures, forecast analysis)
  • Performing inventory control activities (e.g., maintaining records, performing audits, reconciling discrepancies)

How To Apply

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.

Questions Can Be Directed To

Katie Benson, Human Resources Supervisor
kathryn.benson@wisconsin.gov

Deadline To Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on July 14, 2026.