Director of Finance and Admin

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Company: State of Kansas

Location: Shawnee, KS 66216

Description:

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: Open until filled.

Agency Information: The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates all state-chartered banks, trust companies, mortgage businesses, supervised lenders, credit service organizations, and money transmitters that do business in the State of Kansas.

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone who meets the posted requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Financial, Director, Accounting

Compensation: $

* Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

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

Position Summary:

The Office of The State Bank Commissioner (OSBC) has a position opening for a Director of Finance & Administration and is located at the OSBC Topeka office. This position reports to the Bank Commissioner and is a member of the Executive Team. The position oversees, and is responsible for the budgeting, accounting, human resources, training and other administrative duties. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Prepare and manage the agency budget in consultation with the Bank Commissioner.
  • Attend and present the agency budget to the Legislature.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of accounting, training and human resources areas for the agency.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of workflow processes and internal controls.
  • Responsible for fiscal year bank assessments which include, calculating, communicating, and collecting the assessments in coordination with the Treasurer's office.
  • Other Duties- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent experience as determined by the agency. (transcripts required)
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Three to five years professional accounting/auditing work including experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency.
  • Commitment to confidentiality, accountability, and integrity.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong initiative and teamwork/leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience in both the Statewide Management, Accounting, and Reporting Tool (SMART) and the Statewide Human Resources and Payroll (SHARP) system.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Valid State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-KS residents) must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of their job offer.
  • Completion of a background and credit check.
Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Cheryl Butler

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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.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to ([redacted], scanned and emailed to Gustavo.V[redacted] , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

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 agency recruiter.

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