Director, Finance

ESU Foundation


Search 2157 - Posted July 17, 2025

The Finance Director supports financial leadership by assisting in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts for the Emporia State University Foundation and Alumni Association.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare monthly budget to actual comparison reports for the organization.
  • Monitor banking activities of the organization (includes checking account, sweep account and business credit cards for employees).
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets included but not limited to: coding and approving operating expenditures, approving disbursements to the University, recording and/or approval of journal entries and verification of documentation for business purpose.
  • Assist in the establishing and maintaining of adequate internal controls over financial data and documenting accounting policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the coordination of the annual budget, the annual audit, the tax and informational returns and other projects for the organization. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • Minimum of three years’ professional experience in an accounting function. 


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Supervisory experience

COMPENSATION:

  • Salary: $71,723 - $75,000 Annually
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references here.

 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.