What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director of Finance position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: March 24, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: March 24, 2025
Agency Information:
About the Lottery: In November of 1986, 64 percent of Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a state lottery. The Kansas Legislature passed the "Kansas Lottery Act" in 1987, and the Kansas Lottery was established. The mission of the Kansas Lottery is to produce the maximum amount of revenue possible for the State of Kansas while ensuring the integrity of all games.
The Kansas Lottery sells $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20 and $30 scratch tickets and $1 and $2 instant pull tab games. In addition, Kansas Lottery players enjoy Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, 2by2, Keno, Racetrax, and Holiday Millionaire Raffle draw games. Kansas Lottery products are sold at approximately 1,750 retail locations.
The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, enacted in 2007, authorized the Kansas Lottery to be the owner/operator of casino gaming in four Kansas gaming zones. Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City; and the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg.
The Kansas Lottery employs people in many different backgrounds/positions such as marketing, finance, security, sales and IT. The Kansas Lottery is a place where you can dream big. Come and join our winning team!
About the Position
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Accountant, Finance, CPA, Auditor
Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 Annually
- 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)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: This is a professional accounting position responsible for the supervision of the Accounting operation for the state lottery. Work includes assisting and advising the Director of Finance on all accounting related matters of the accounting section.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.
Responsible for consulting with the Director of Finance on all fiscal matters concerning accounting for the state lottery.
Directs and participates in the planning, developing, and maintaining of the fiscal accounting operation for the state lottery.
Ensure that procedures comply with the State of Kansas regulations and Kansas Lottery procedures.
Provide technical knowledge on Governmental and GAAP Basis Accounting.
Works with the Director of Finance on the compilation and presentation of the annual audited financial statements.
View position description here.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Experience:
- Two years of experience in professional accounting work and business management.
- Two years of experience in accounting and fiscal operations preferred.
- One year of supervisory or administrative experience preferred.
Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
- Analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Customer oriented, both internal and external.
- Adaptable to change.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting and fiscal administration preferred.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision preferred.
- Ability to plan and direct a program of accounting and fiscal services and controls.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial report information and to take the appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to evaluate and modify accounting systems, procedures, records and controls.
- Ability to use personal computers and application software.
- Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and procedures.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Must pass a security background clearance prior to hire and is subject to periodic updates.
- Subject to tax clearance upon hire and is subject to periodic updates.
- Employees of the Kansas Lottery and designated family and household members are subject to the provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-8701 et seq., and the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-8733 et seq.
- Must complete Form I-9 upon hire and update and/or re-verify as required.
- By law, any person who holds or has held a license with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission may not be employed by the Kansas Lottery within five years after last holding such license.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Jayme Carpenter
Email: jayme.carpenter@kslottery.net
Phone: 785-296-5726
Mailing Address: 128 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603
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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.
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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 : $70,000 - $80,000
