Bring your audit and accounting skills to Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to help shape policies for utilities throughout the state of Wisconsin as the new Bureau Director of Audit and Accounting (Administrative Manager)!

The PSC is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services. 

This position offers a hybridized work schedule that offers the option to work remotely with one in office day required every month. A greater in-office presence may be required periodically for meetings, events, training, onboarding, or other operational needs. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements. The position is headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI. Employees will be generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. Further questions regarding hybrid and remote work may be discussed more at the time of the interview.

The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

The Bureau Director of Audit and Accounting (Administrative Manager) position is primarily responsible for managing staff and work planning for investor-owned and municipal electric rate cases, highly complex audits of electric and natural gas utilities, holding companies, and affiliated interests, and other financial investigations and policy updates before the Commission. 

This position serves as a significant and contributing member of the Division of Energy Regulation and Analysis’ (DERA) Core Management Team (CMT) and works under the general supervision of the DERA Deputy Administrator. This position requires independent performance and decision-making in technical and highly complex matters affecting utility regulation throughout the state of Wisconsin. 

As the Commission’s subject matter expert on accounting and audit policy issues, this position requires thorough knowledge of utility rate-making theory and accounting practices, including a thorough knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

To view the complete position description, email Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov

The PSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a state agency, we operate under an Equity and Inclusion Plan that aims to create a welcoming environment for all employees and has the full commitment of the Chairperson. We encourage all of our staff to participate in activities organized by our Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas for new hires. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.  Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Current Wisconsin state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with a resume and letter of qualifications submitted directly to Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov.

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.

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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Benjamin Harwell at 608-266-8665 or BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Monday, January 5th, 2026. 

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

• Overseeing or managing the work of other professional staff, such as in a lead, supervisory, or comparable role.
• Work prioritization and coordination of multiple initiatives at the same time.
• Working with legal orders, policy, State and/or Federal statutes and codes within a regulatory environment.
• Working with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) and/or Uniform System of Accounts (USOA).

In addition to having all of the above, well qualified applicants will have experience with two or more of the following:

• Utility regulation, utility policy, or utility operations.
• Formal supervisory experience that includes overseeing a variety of professional staff, which may include other supervisors, multiple program areas, and/or performing a wide scope of management duties.
• Developing and evaluating policy alternatives and making recommendations to decision makers on policy actions.