Financial Specialist Program Supervisor

State of Wisconsin; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Well Wisconsin Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Wisconsin’s Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution is hiring a Financial Specialist Program Supervisor. You will oversee cash management, accounting, purchasing, and LAN administration, supervising Business Office staff and ensuring strong internal controls.

The role is based in Prairie du Chien, WI, with a detailed pay schedule and comprehensive benefits. A probationary period applies, and state employment rules govern onboarding and background checks.

Qualifications

• Monitoring and auditing financial transactions to ensure accuracy (AP/AR, purchasing, cash management).
• Creating and maintaining financial reports and databases (Excel, PeopleSoft).
• Managing, leading, and/or overseeing the work of others (training, advising, reviewing).

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision, planning, coordination and evaluation of all business activities at Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution.
• Oversee cash management, accounting, store inventories, and purchasing processes.
• Supervise staff assigned to the Business Office and administer LAN.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and internal controls.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Purchasing

Cash Management

General Accounting

Staff Supervision

Budget Analysis

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Division of Adult Institution is recruiting to fill a Financial Specialist Program Supervisor position. This position is based out of Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution (Prairie du Chien, WI, Crawford County).

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Correctional Management Services Director, this position is responsible for general supervision, planning, coordination and evaluation of all business activities at Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution. Responsibilities include cash management, accounting, Persons 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. This position also has primary responsibility for administration and maintenance of the institution Local Area Network (LAN).

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range 81-04 with an annual salary of $45136- $77313, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the State Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine 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 with employer match and lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our 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.
• More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.

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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.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and must be clearly described in the letter of qualification and resume:

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).
• Managing, leading, and/or overseeing the work of others (e.g., training, advising, reviewing work).

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).

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Wisconsin is proud Equal Opportunity and Aff… we are committed to equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories and provide reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for consideration of the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist – Senior, at [e-mail].

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on November 12, 2026.

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