Executive Director of Finance & Operations

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 96,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to lead financial operations for the Housing and Dining Services, supporting 4,500+ residents with a $50M+ budget. The role demands strategic and operational leadership to align financial planning with institutional goals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree and 10 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level leadership for a complex, $50M+ Housing and Dining operation serving 4,500+ residents.
• Oversees financial strategy and operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, contracting, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Leads departmental data analytics, occupancy forecasting, and data-driven decision making.
• Sets strategic direction for departmental technology services and partners with IT to implement enterprise systems.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strategic leadership

Operational management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Kansas State University is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to lead financial operations for the Housing and Dining Services, supporting 4,500+ residents with a $50M+ budget. The role demands strategic and operational leadership to align financial planning with institutional goals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree and 10 years of experience are preferred.