Public Safety Fiscal Administrator MCSO

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Public Safety Fiscal Administrator

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $89,107.20 - $133,619.20

Closing Date: 11/03/2026 or upon receipt of 50 applications

Candidates must upload a current resume when applying for this position. This resume will be utilized to review relevant work experience and qualifications.

Job Summary: To provide administrative, technical and fiscal support to the Milwaukee County Office of the Sheriff. Develop and manage MCSOs budget. Involves forecasting, managing contracts and vendor relations, analyzing data, drafting reports and presenting recommendations to leadership.Oversees all MCSO Fiscal Office functions and staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates the MCSOs annual budget. Leads in all aspects of budget development & implementation. Manages budget and conducts forecasting to ensure operating within annual budget. Identifies efficiencies, leads cost-benefit analysis and implements changes for MCSO divisions.
• Develops contract language with vendors and Corp counsel. Writes reports and fiscal notes to get approval from the Board of Supervisors or other parties. Presents recommendations at Committee/Board meetings. Drafts service level agreements. Resolves contract issues.
• Supervises Accounting Manager, Public Safety Analysts, Sheriff Sales & other staff. Reviews work of the managers and staff and assists in supervision of employees under his/her supervision, including helping with recommendations for hiring & firing, performance reviews etc.
• Determine if resources exist and provide recommendations to the Chief Deputy on whether or not to support the division's requests. Lead development of RFPs and complex scoring sheets.
• Reviews and approvals of all MCSO orders and entries. Makes necessary changes to account codes to ensure proper budgeting, tracks MOUs and other contract encumbrances.
• Ensure contracts are monitored and service level or other agreements are met. Verify staffing levels and make necessary adjustments to monthly invoices.
• Performs programmatic and fiscal analysis and reports.
• Oversees grant submissions for the agency including any reconciliation for Audit. May also lead or assist in writing or applying for various Public Safety grants.
• Leads drafting letters to Chairperson, Fiscal Notes, and other legislative reports. Performs research and analyzes data.

Required Minimum Education, License/Certification and Experience:

• Current residency in the State of Wisconsin is required.
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience in business management, accounting management, forecasting, and budgetary accounting management.
• Candidate must have at least five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.

Applicants must possess minimum qualifications at the time of application

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Attends meetings representing Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Provides fiscal evaluation and monitoring reports. Able to work independently, meet deadlines and have high organizational skills. Able to prepare and present complex written or oral reports. Able to understand Federal and State funding programs. Be knowledgeable of budgeting & accounting principles, practices and methods. Be knowledgeable of financial forecasting. Understanding of contracting and managing service level agreements.

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 and by fully completing the application) during the application process, may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

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.