Insurance Accounting Director

State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management

$101K — $113K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of formal supervisory experience in a financial environment
  • Expertise in performing complex reconciliations
  • Experience with preparing or auditing financial statements under GAAP
  • Knowledge of developing and maintaining internal controls in finance
  • Proficient in accounting functions specific to insurance programs
  • Experience in leading financial policy development and implementation of accounting standards

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial operations for complex insurance programs
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff
  • Advise the Deputy Director on insurance program accounting
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting objectives
  • Formulate and evaluate financial policies
  • Design and implement large financial technology systems

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote/office work opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Potential for future job openings from this recruitment
  • Statewide employment requirement for headquarters
  • Probationary period may be required before permanent position
Full Job Description
Position Summary

As the Insurance Accounting Director, you will oversee financial operations for highly complex insurance programs and play a critical role in delivering quality benefits for employers and members. You will be responsible for supervising a team of accounting staff and serve as a technical advisor to the Deputy Director on aspects of insurance program accounting. You will ensure that all financial reporting objectives are met. In addition, you will formulate and evaluate financial policies and take part in the design, implementation, and maintenance of large financial technology systems.

For more information, please review the full position description

Salary Information

This position is in classification Financial Management Supervisor (pay schedule/range 81-02), with an annual salary of $101,920.00 - $113,318.40, plus excellent benefits.

Pay for current and new state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire.

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Job Details

ETF offers hybrid remote/office workIf interested in hybrid remote/office work, this can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. The selected employee(s) must report to ETF's office on the first day of employment. In addition, the employee may need to report to ETF on short notice as operational needs require. All employees are expected to be headquartered and work within the state of Wisconsin.

ETF does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the duties required of the position.

A 12-month probationary period or 2-year Career Executive trial period may be required.

The results from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies if they become available.

Qualifications

Minimally Qualified candidates will have experience in all the following :

  • Formal supervisory experience in a financial environment (formal supervision entails hiring staff, evaluating staff performance, handling discipline, etc.)
  • Performing complex reconciliations
  • Preparing or auditing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

In addition, Highly Qualified candidates will also have experience with some of the following :

  • Developing, implementing, and/or maintaining internal controls in a financial environment
  • Performing accounting functions for insurance programs
  • Leading the development and delivery of financial policies and/or implementation of accounting standards


How To Apply

To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume and letter of qualifications addressing your training and experience with the qualifications listed above.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. For helpful tips, please review our instructions for developing your resume and letter of qualifications .

Online applications that do not include all requested materials may not be considered. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process described above by the stated deadline. Please contact ETF Human Resources, [email protected] , if you need assistance.

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 application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

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Deadline to Apply

Application materials are due by 11:59 pm on August 30, 2026.

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