Director of Financial Management

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: Open until filled

Department of Administration, Office of Financial Management

https://admin.ks.gov/offices/financial-management

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: M-F 8-5
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $115,0000.00

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9 th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

REPOSTING - Previous applicants do not need to re-submit another application, you are still under consideration.

Director, Office of Financial Management, Department of Administration

This position serves as the head of the Office of Financial Management (OFM) within the Department of Administration. This is an Executive-level position.

OFM serves as the central budgeting and accounting Office for all other Offices within the Department of Administration, as well as for numerous non-Cabinet agencies within the Executive Branch through the State Agency Service Center, including the Governor's Office.

OFM coordinates the development and submissions of the Department's budget to provide an agency-wide perspective on policy, revenue and expenditure issues. This includes budgeting monies for debt service and then coordinating and ensuring the payment of that debt service on the various bonds that have been issued through the Department for state purposes.

The Office is also involved in the development of the various rates charged to other state agencies for centralized services, including responsibility for developing the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) for state agencies that receive federal monies through the United States Department of Health and Human Services. OFM also manages the Master Lease Program, as well as tracks certain legislation and provides fiscal notes as appropriate.

This position requires a leader with sound understanding of business management and an extensive knowledge in managing all manner of financial activities. This position will proactively work with the Secretary of Administration, Office Directors and heads of customer agencies to implement financial practices that are not only compliant with all approved policies and regulatory requirements but maximized to accomplish the operational needs of each customer.

Duties and Qualifications:

• Work directly with all Department of Administration business units and customer agencies to facilitate budget and accounting processes
• Provide regular reporting on the budget program and strategic financial guidance to leaders and state executives
• Ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations
• Must be a critical thinker, with strong problem-solving skills
• Exhibit excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters, and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
• High degree of initiative, dependability and ability to work with little supervision
• Experience in managing staff and assigning duties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate financial related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Knowledge of the State of Kansas SMART system is a plus
• Experience with Payables/Purchasing
• Experience with Invoicing and cash receipting a plus
• Proven track record and experience in developing financial policies and procedures, as well as successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic environment

Education and Experience:

Eight years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work, fiscal/budget, legislative or administrative data and five years' experience in a management/leadership position. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name : Kim Warren
• Mailing Address : Department of Administration Personnel Office, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : How to Apply for a Job - Instructions and How to Search for a Job - Instructions

Required documents for this application to be complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:

• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.