Associate Director Of Finance Jobs in Kansas
Associate Director Of Finance jobs in Kansas concentrate in healthcare systems, financial services, and agricultural enterprise, with strong demand at the senior leadership level across budget oversight, strategic planning, and corporate finance functions. Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka account for the majority of openings, where employers like Cerner (now Oracle Health), Evergy, and the University of Kansas Health System maintain active finance leadership teams. The most sought-after specialties in Kansas are healthcare finance, utility and energy sector accounting, and nonprofit financial management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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: * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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
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.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction regarding administrative operations, business processes, and organizational effectiveness.
- Prepare, administer, and manage the agency’s operating budget in consultation with the Bank Commissioner and executive leadership.
- Develop long-range financial and operational plans to support agency priorities and fiscal sustainability.
- Monitor and report on agency financial activity, including budget-to-actual analysis, cash balances, and expenditure trends, and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
- Lead the development and implementation of agency procedures, internal controls, and organizational improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
- Review agency expenditures and expense reports for compliance with state law, policy, and internal controls.
- 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.
- Administer statutory bank assessment processes, including calculation, communication, and collection in coordination with the State Treasurer’s Office.
- Represent the agency before external stakeholders, legislative committees, and other governmental entities, including presentation of the agency budget to the Legislature.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Serve as a member of the agency’s executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational decision-making.
- 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
Minimum Requirements:
- 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.
- Experience preparing, administering, or monitoring organizational budgets and financial reports.
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, accountability, and ethical stewardship of public resources.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex operational and financial issues.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, exercise initiative, and collaborate effectively with executive leadership and staff.
- 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:
- Ability and willingness to travel overnight, both in-state and out-of-state, as required to fulfill agency responsibilities.
- Valid driver’s license.
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: OSBC Human Resources
Email: HumanResources@osbckansas.org
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. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
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
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 (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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.
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: * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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
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.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction regarding administrative operations, business processes, and organizational effectiveness.
- Prepare, administer, and manage the agency’s operating budget in consultation with the Bank Commissioner and executive leadership.
- Develop long-range financial and operational plans to support agency priorities and fiscal sustainability.
- Monitor and report on agency financial activity, including budget-to-actual analysis, cash balances, and expenditure trends, and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
- Lead the development and implementation of agency procedures, internal controls, and organizational improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
- Review agency expenditures and expense reports for compliance with state law, policy, and internal controls.
- 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.
- Administer statutory bank assessment processes, including calculation, communication, and collection in coordination with the State Treasurer’s Office.
- Represent the agency before external stakeholders, legislative committees, and other governmental entities, including presentation of the agency budget to the Legislature.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Serve as a member of the agency’s executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational decision-making.
- 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
Minimum Requirements:
- 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.
- Experience preparing, administering, or monitoring organizational budgets and financial reports.
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, accountability, and ethical stewardship of public resources.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex operational and financial issues.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, exercise initiative, and collaborate effectively with executive leadership and staff.
- 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:
- Ability and willingness to travel overnight, both in-state and out-of-state, as required to fulfill agency responsibilities.
- Valid driver’s license.
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: OSBC Human Resources
Email: HumanResources@osbckansas.org
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. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
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
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 (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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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Associate Director Of Finance Job Market in Kansas
A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ryder System3
- Sedgwick County, KS3
- Sysco2
- Spirit AeroSystems2
- Flint Hills Resources2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education4
- Insurance2
- Manufacturing2
- Aerospace & Defense2
- Technology & Software2
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate director of finance jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related business field required
- CPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensure strongly preferred
- Seven or more years of progressive financial management or corporate finance experience
- Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP
- Strong analytical and cross-functional leadership skills within complex organizations
Associate Director Of Finance Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a associate director of finance in Kansas?
Most associate director of finance roles in Kansas require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration, followed by several years of progressive financial leadership experience. While Kansas does not mandate a state-issued license for finance directors, earning a Certified Public Accountant credential through the Kansas Board of Accountancy or a Certified Management Accountant designation significantly strengthens candidacy. Employers in healthcare and government sectors often expect familiarity with Kansas-specific regulatory and audit requirements.
Which companies hire associate director of finances in Kansas?
Kansas associate director of finance roles are posted by Ryder System, Sedgwick County, KS, and Sysco and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Healthcare systems, utilities, agricultural corporations, and large public universities across Kansas are among the most consistent sources of finance leadership openings in the state.
Which Kansas cities have the most associate director of finance jobs?
Wichita, Topeka, and Overland Park have the most associate director of finance openings in Kansas. Wichita leads because of its concentration of healthcare systems, aerospace manufacturers, and regional corporate headquarters, while Kansas City draws demand from financial services firms and large health networks, and Topeka generates openings through state government agencies and utility companies headquartered there.
Are there remote associate director of finance jobs in Kansas?
Yes, and they are more common than in many fields, since associate director of finance work is largely analytical and desk-based. About 59% of associate director of finance openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broad adoption of flexible arrangements in corporate finance. Strategic planning, financial reporting, and budget oversight functions are the most frequently offered in remote or hybrid formats.
How can I get hired as a associate director of finance in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a senior financial analyst or finance manager role first, then advancing to the associate director level. Large Kansas employers like the University of Kansas Health System, Evergy, and the Kansas Department of Administration hire into analyst and budget officer positions that serve as direct feeders to finance leadership. Completing a CPA or CMA credential while in those roles, and taking on cross-departmental budget projects, positions candidates for internal promotion without requiring a lateral hire from outside.
Where can I find and apply to associate director of finance jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to associate director of finance jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings across industries and metro areas. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, sector preference, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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