Financial Specialist Program Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Department of Corrections is recruiting a Financial Specialist Program Supervisor to lead the Business Office at Redgranite Correctional Institution in Redgranite, Wisconsin. This role oversees cash management, accounting, and supervision of staff, with responsibility for LAN administration and compliance with the compensation plan.

Starting salary ranges from $45,136 to $77,313 per year, plus comprehensive benefits. A 12-month probationary period applies.

Qualifications

• Monitored and audited financial transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Created financial reports and databases using Excel or PeopleSoft.
• Managed, led, and trained staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise business office activities at RGCI.
• Oversee cash management, accounts payable/receivable, and purchasing.
• Manage inventories and capital assets.
• Administer LAN and supervise staff.

Skills

Supervising staff

Cash management

Financial reporting

Excel

PeopleSoft

Auditing

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

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 Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill aFinancial Specialist Program Supervisor position. This position will be headquartered at Redgranite Correctional Institution (RGCI) in Redgranite, WI.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for general supervision, planning, coordination and evaluation of all business activities at RGCI. 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

The starting pay is between $45136 and $77313 per year, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 81-04. A 12-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9paid 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.
• 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.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, 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 to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.

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).
• 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)

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on August 26th, 2026.