Finance Manager

Travaux Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Travaux Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced finance professional to oversee accounting operations, supervise staff, and prepare financial statements and reports.

The role supports audits, reviews documents for accuracy, and ensures compliance with budgets and policies. Responsibilities include coordinating planning for related audits, monitoring cash management, and advising on accounting priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 8–10 years of related accounting experience.
• CPA preferred or pursuing CPA.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to prioritize and assign work and evaluate performance.
• Coordinates planning for related audits.
• Reviews invoices, journal entries, and financial statements for accuracy.

Skills

Staff supervision

Computer proficiency

Regulatory interpretation

Audit coordination

Financial document review

Report preparation

Cash management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

8–10 years of related experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

CLASS SUMMARY

This position is responsible for analysis, monitoring, and preparation of financial statements and reports. Responsibilities may include supervising staff; facilitating financial audits; and reviewing financial documents.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
2. Coordinates planning for related audits.
3. Reviews invoices, journal entries, financial statements, and related documents to ensure proper completion.
4. Assists in preparing financial statements and budget reports.
5. Prepares various journal entries.
6. Monitors cash management, including: ensuring proper cash flow; reviewing investment opportunities to ensure compliance with policies; and performing related tasks.
7. Analyzes regulations to determine impact on accounting priorities, financial constraints, and financial reporting functions of the department.
8. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; 8-10 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Certified Public Accountant -Preferred

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Computers and related software;
• Supervisory principles;
• Accounting standards;
• Financial audit requirements;
• Budgetary principles;
• Financial document requirements;
• Methods of preparing reports.

Independent Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving

Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. Frequently solves complex problems. End results are reviewed by supervisor. Strategic issues are referred to supervisor.

SKILLS

• Supervising staff;
• Using computers and related software;
• Interpreting laws, rules, and regulations;
• Coordinating plans for audits;
• Reviewing financial documents;
• Preparing reports;
• Monitoring cash management;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Sedentary Work

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.