Finance Director: Strategic Leader for Event Finance

Wisconsin Center District; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Center District seeks a Director of Finance in Milwaukee, WI to lead the finance department, manage payroll, and oversee event settlements and financial reporting. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while providing data-driven insights to senior leadership.

Strong leadership, GAAP expertise, and ERP experience are essential for strategic financial management. The position reports to the CFO and requires a hands-on manager capable of building relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field.
• Five or more years of accounting experience, with three+ in a managerial role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise finance staff and oversee payroll processes.
• Finalize event P&L statements and settlements in Acumatica.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and cash flow statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses for the organization.
• Ensure internal controls and GAAP compliance across finance activities.
• Collaborate with Booking and Event Services on billing and settlements.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with internal/external auditors.
• Drive system improvements and data analytics to inform leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Mgmt

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Adaptability

Compliance

Scheduling Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Acumatica

ADP Workforce Now

ABI

Job description

Wisconsin Center District seeks a Director of Finance in Milwaukee, WI to lead the finance department, manage payroll, and oversee event settlements and financial reporting. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while providing data-driven insights to senior leadership.

Strong leadership, GAAP expertise, and ERP experience are essential for strategic financial management. The position reports to the CFO and requires a hands-on manager capable of building relationships