Executive Director

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: Open until filled

Board of Accountancy

https://ksboa.kansas.gov/

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone

• County/City: Shawnee County, Topeka

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full/Part-time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 100% in office

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.

• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.

• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.

• 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

Kansas Board of Accountancy Executive Director Position:

The Kansas Board of Accountancy is looking for a new Executive Director who will be trained and work alongside the current Executive Director until her retirement later in the year. This is a full-time position, 100% in office, benefits eligible. Salary range is $65,0000-$80,000 depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Position Summary:

The Board of Accountancy was established in 1915 and regulates the accounting practice of certified public accountants (CPAs) and CPA firms and sets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam. The agency is staffed by a small team, and governed by a 7-member board, appointed by the Governor of Kansas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represents the Board with interpretations of the accountancy laws and board regulations to registrants, public and other state agencies.

• Prepares annual agency budget and develops supporting data.

• Appears before, and provides information to, the Legislature regarding the agency's budget and any statutory/regulation issues affecting the agency or the accounting profession.

• Initiates and assists in disciplinary procedures from the initial complaint to the hearing process in conjunction with the Board's disciplinary and general counsel.

• Monitors and maintains Peer Review information and documents for registered firms. Imposes disciplinary action for firms that fail to comply with Peer Review.

• Conduct annual continuing education audits for license renewals.

• Assists in preparation of legislative changes to accountancy laws and regulations.

• Implements and maintains online renewal applications.

• Attends legislative, budget, National association meetings/hearings on Board's behalf.

• Serves as liaison between exam candidates and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).

• Serves as agency personnel officer of two clerical staff positions.

• Approves all agency expenditures and receipts.

• Editor of Agency Newsletter.

• Regularly provides feedback to Board members concerning the daily operations of the agency.

• Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the Board.

This position works 100% in the office. Does not work remote.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience; knowledge of the accounting profession; bachelor's degree required (business or accounting preferred); experience with regulatory board, preferred.

Ability to travel; ability to adapt to any given situation; strong written and oral communication skills; presentations to college students, legislative committees; strong management skills; must be able to provide timely customer service; show respect for the accounting profession and the professionals within; know when to ask for help, advice, and support.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kim Warren

• Email: Kim.Warren@ks.gov

• Phone: 785-296-4770

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Upload the DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) on the Careers

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• Curriculim Vitae

• Official copies of college transcripts

• Transmittal Letter outlining how the applicant believes they can meet and fulfill the requirements for this position.

• Provide at least 3 work-related references (current and past)

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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.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

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 recruiter.