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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)
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The Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC) has an opening for a Director of Finance & Administration located in the Topeka office. This position reports to the Bank Commissioner and serves as a member of the Executive Team. The position is responsible for the agency's budgeting, financial management, and accounting operations and provides leadership and supervision to administrative staff responsible for human resources, training, and related administrative functions.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction regarding administrative operations, business processes, and organizational effectiveness.
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Prepare, administer, and manage the agency’s operating budget in consultation with the Bank Commissioner and executive leadership.
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Develop long-range financial and operational plans to support agency priorities and fiscal sustainability.
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Monitor and report on agency financial activity, including budget-to-actual analysis, cash balances, and expenditure trends, and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
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Lead the development and implementation of agency procedures, internal controls, and organizational improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
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Review agency expenditures and expense reports for compliance with state law, policy, and internal controls.
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Oversee year-end closing processes and coordinate required financial reporting, including preparation of ACFR reports in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Accounts and Reports.
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Administer statutory bank assessment processes, including calculation, communication, and collection in coordination with the State Treasurer’s Office.
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Represent the agency before external stakeholders, legislative committees, and other governmental entities, including presentation of the agency budget to the Legislature.
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Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
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Serve as a member of the agency’s executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational decision-making.
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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.
- Five years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including supervisory or managerial experience involving planning, organizing, and directing the work of staff within a unit, program, or functional area.
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Experience preparing, administering, or monitoring organizational budgets and financial reports.
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Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, accountability, and ethical stewardship of public resources.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex operational and financial issues.
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Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, exercise initiative, and collaborate effectively with executive leadership and staff.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare financial reports, analyses, and presentations for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Preferred Requirements:
- Extensive experience using the Statewide Management, Accounting, and Reporting Tool (SMART) and the Statewide Human Resources and Payroll (SHARP) systems.
Travel Requirements:
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Ability and willingness to travel overnight, both in-state and out-of-state, as required to fulfill agency responsibilities.
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Valid driver’s license.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
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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.
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Completion of a background and credit check.
Name: OSBC Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
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Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
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