Director of Finance at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Foundation

Holly Anderson

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement/UWL Foundation President and is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Fund Accounting System for the University and Foundation. The incumbent will prepare financial analyses and reports for campus administration, Foundation Board of Directors and donors using generally accepted accounting principles. This position is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of financial journals, accounts, ledgers and records within an automated financial system. This person is also responsible for complex reconciliations and assisting in the development of financial policies and procedures to assist in all advancement operations. In addition, this position supervises a staff accountant.

About Advancement and External Relations Division:

The mission of the UWL University Advancement Division is to strengthen relationships with University stakeholders and manage engagement and fundraising activities to secure resources and support for the University’s mission and vision. Advancement is an integrated function of communications, alumni relations and fundraising which coordinates images, messages and constituency engagement activities to disseminate critical information, create powerful experiences, and offer essential services to key constituencies.

University Communications’ mission is to serve UWL by setting the highest standards for its creative work using the power of words and images to advance its educational mission. The office provides campus news bureau and publication services, web design and development, and social media support. Its primary responsibility is to share information about the UWL with the publics who influence our success including the campus community, alumni and friends, current and prospective donors, and the local and global community our campus serves.

Alumni relations, through the UWL Alumni Association, works to create a lifetime connection with UWL by building and maintaining relationships among students, alumni, friends and the University.

The Development Program, in conjunction with the UWL Foundation, serves to maximize private gift support for the University. We strive for philanthropic results through donor-centered service and student-focused opportunities in order to enhance the academic activities in instruction, research, education and public service.

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