Finance Manager

K-State Olathe ( https://olathe.k-state.edu/) seeks a highly motivated, collaborative leader for the role of Finance Manager. The Finance Manager is instrumental in the financial management of K-State Olathe including leading day-to-day accounting activities, monitoring spend activity versus budget, management and tracking of grant activity, supervision of team members, and financial reporting. Additionally, the Finance Manager facilitates and participates in special projects, fosters ongoing business communication across KSO, and leads continuous service and business process improvement.

Reporting to the Director of Business and Financial Services, the Finance Manager oversees daily financial operations, including payroll, AP/AR, cash receipts and deposits, procurement cards, reconciliations, invoices, and required tax/1099 compliance. They prepare monthly and annual financial reports, support internal and external audits, and track key metrics to inform leadership decision-making. The role also manages grant oversight from budget setup through ongoing monitoring and forecasting, while supervising finance staff and completing related projects as assigned.

Kansas State University Olathe, established in April 2011 as the newest campus in the K-State system, is located in Johnson County within the Greater Kansas City metro and plays a key role in the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle, a voter-supported partnership that generates more than $20 million annually to advance higher education through collaboration among Johnson County, the University of Kansas, and Kansas State University. In addition to its strategic regional impact, K-State Olathe offers a collaborative and engaging work environment with strong professional development support, including employee tuition assistance, lunch-and-learns, campus workshops, Leadership Olathe, regional Chamber involvement, and community-building activities such as social events, service opportunities, and team-building programs.

This position is Hybrid eligible. This position is hybrid eligible; however, we require the first 90 days to be 100% on-site to allow for training and onboarding. After that period, hybrid eligibility will be discussed with the supervisor. It is important to note that when audits or other duties require in-person attendance, this position requires a commitment to being in the office.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Requires a bachelor's degree
* Three years of relevant experience
* Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. This degree requirement ensures candidates possess the financial, administrative and analytical skills essential for managing complex departmental operations, including budgeting, policy development and purchasing oversight. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field
* Experience in higher education business operations
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituents
* Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills
* Ability to work independently with a high attention to detail
* Ability to effectively handle competing priorities and stringent deadlines
* Experience working in and adapting to multiple systems with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various accounting software tools

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

* Resume
* Cover Letter
* Three professional references

Applications close on: April 8, 2026

$65,000 - $70,000