What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Kansas Department of Health and Environment?
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/
About The Position
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0244136)
Accounting - Direct Agency Central Accounts Payable and Travel Reimbursement and approval functions. - Direct Agency Accounts Receivable, deposits, processing of electronic payments and unclaimed property. - Maintain staff training and assigned roles in SMART accounting system. - Support monthly and annual financial closing, reporting processes and procedures. - Attend webinars and meet all agency deadlines related to fiscal audits and other DOA reporting.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Procurement and Contracts - Oversee team managing the Procurement of goods and services, including - Bid events and awarding of contracts, renewal of contracts. - Prior Authorization requests as needed for the agency. - DocuSign application tool for efficient workflow routing. - Compliance with all Dept of Administration, Office of Procurement policy and procedures. - Responsibility for registering capital improvements and maintenance of Fixed Asset module in SMART.
Qualifications
Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
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: April 7, 2025
- Required documents uploaded by: April 7, 2025
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/
About The Position
- Who can apply: Agency Only (Internal)
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- Annual Pay Range: $90,000-$99,000
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
- 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)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0244136)
Accounting - Direct Agency Central Accounts Payable and Travel Reimbursement and approval functions. - Direct Agency Accounts Receivable, deposits, processing of electronic payments and unclaimed property. - Maintain staff training and assigned roles in SMART accounting system. - Support monthly and annual financial closing, reporting processes and procedures. - Attend webinars and meet all agency deadlines related to fiscal audits and other DOA reporting.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Procurement and Contracts - Oversee team managing the Procurement of goods and services, including - Bid events and awarding of contracts, renewal of contracts. - Prior Authorization requests as needed for the agency. - DocuSign application tool for efficient workflow routing. - Compliance with all Dept of Administration, Office of Procurement policy and procedures. - Responsibility for registering capital improvements and maintenance of Fixed Asset module in SMART.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Health Care Management, or related and four years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency.
- Licensing & Certification:
- Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Health Care Management, or related and four years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree Public or Business Administration, Finance or related
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Advanced problem solving and analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Independent judgment
- Familiarity with audit processes
- Ability to assess compliance risks
- Experience with interpretation of regulations
- Experience with budget development, fiscal analysis, and projection.
- Senior management experience in finance.
- Experience analyzing data and presenting in clear and concise reports.
- Name: Hope Stover
- Email: hope.stover@ks.gov
- Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
- 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
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)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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.
Salary : $90,000 - $99,000
