Sr. Manager Financial

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

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Closing Date: August 12th, 2025 or upon the receipt of the first 50 application submissions.

Senior Financial Manager

Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)

Pay Rate: $42.41 - $63.60

Job Summary: The Senior Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance for the Department of Transportation and divisions. This role ensures the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, supports internal and external audits, manages fund transfers and reconciliations, and acts as a key liaison with the Comptroller's Office, Budget Division, and external partners. The manager provides financial insight to executive leadership and plays a crucial role in both strategic planning and day-to-day financial operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and/or coordinate the annual budget development process across DOT divisions, including MCTS, Fleet, and the Director's Office.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of documentation into Sherpa by required deadlines.
• Analyze budget-to-actual performance monthly; identify and report surpluses, deficits, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ongoing general fiscal oversight and financial responsibility for all DOT Divisions.
• Prepare Monthly Fiscal Reports for the Director's Office and Transit and submit to the Comptroller's Office.
• Generate and analyze MCTS monthly statements; post Journal Vouchers (JVs) into INFOR for year-end consolidation.
• Prepare and maintain complex reconciliations (e.g., Due To/From between MCTS and Milwaukee County).
• Summarize and report tow revenue data monthly, process adjustments, and coordinate draws via US Bank.
• Prepare Section 5310 carryover transfers and ensure compliance with operational timelines.
• Journal entries for Director's Office Monthly Charge to Divisions and Reclassification of Vehicle Registration Fees from Transit to Highways
• Review and coordinate all MCDOT Fund Transfers, working with divisions to obtain approvals and submit documentation to the Comptroller and Budget offices.
• Access and analyze cash receipt activity (vehicle registrations, insurance proceeds, grant drawdowns).
• Reconcile bank activity for multiple funding sources and distribute receipts accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to GASB 33 and other public sector accounting standards.
• Coordinate audit support activities including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and year-end closing entries.
• Monitor internal controls related to petty cash, fixed assets, and fleet debt reserve funds.
• Partner with division fiscal staff to integrate financial planning into operational decision-making.
• Analyze trends and project financial impacts of policy changes or funding decisions.
• Evaluate financial performance and prepare dashboards or summaries for senior leadership.
• Liaise with external auditors (e.g., Baker Tilly) on annual filings.
• Serve as Secretary to the MCTS Board, responsible for preparing meeting packets, posting legal notices, recording and submitting minutes.
• Respond to budget and accounting inquiries from various MCDOT Divisions Comptroller's and/or Budget Office, providing guidance and resolving discrepancies.
• Present and respond to budget and accounting inquiries from the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experience

• Authorized to work in the State of WI.
• Valid WI Driver's License and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or closely related field required
• Five (5) years or more work experience in financial planning, analysis, and management.
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or closely related field

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in preparing and managing multi-million-dollar budgets and financial models.
• Proven ability to identify and communicate deficits/surpluses and provide actionable recommendations.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.