Business Manager I

The Division of Financial Services seeks a highly motivated, collaborative leader for the role of Business Manager within the Administrative Support Center - Financial Operations team. The open position serves nine units reporting to the Vice President for Research and manages a team of two Accounting Coordinators.
The Business Manager is instrumental in central financial management including leading day-to-day accounting activities, monitoring spend activity versus budget, management and tracking of grant activity, supervision of team members, facilitation of procurement of goods and services, and financial reporting. Additionally, the Business Manager facilitates and participates in special projects, fosters ongoing communication with departments, and leads continuous customer service and business process improvement.
A successful candidate for this position will thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy developing relationships across multiple units, have great attention to detail, and be a leader in customer service standards and communication.

This position is Hybrid and/or Remote eligible. This position is hybrid eligible; however, we require the first 90 days to be 100% on-site. After that period, hybrid eligibility will be evaluated based on individual performance.

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 and three years of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Related Field
• Experience in higher education business operations, with additional preference to those familiar with KSU policies, procedures and systems.
• Supervisory Experience
• Excellent Written Communication and Customer Service Skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel and Word

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact Information for three (3) professional references

Applications close on: 01/31/2026

$54,000 - $63,000