The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, located in the capital city of Kansas, is seeking applications for a dynamic, energetic, and capable Chief Financial Officer.

The CFO plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the library's financial operations, prepares and enforces the budget, ensures regulations and procedures are followed, and maintains appropriate records and files.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing financial practices and procedures, comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting for governmental districts; ability to evaluate financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; ability to prepare informative financial reports; ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials, and the general public. This position requires a bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and six or more years experience working with governmental accounting and one to three years of supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Kansas driver's license with an insurable driving record is required.

About the Library: The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library welcomes over 3,000 visitors daily, and as of June 2010 serves 95,801 registered borrowers. The library meets the literacy and learning needs of the community with free access to books, journals, research materials, online information and computers. Serving the young as well as our older citizens, the library provides early literacy programs, job search assistance, the latest health information, best sellers in multiple formats (print, audio, downloadable and e-book), movies, music, author events, book clubs, story times, reading programs, financial literacy programs, information for small business owners, and homework help for students of all ages. Take a look at our 2009 Annual Report

Beginning Compensation: will range from $75,294 to $94,118 per year depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits, including BCBS health/dental, KPERS retirement plan, deferred compensation and cafeteria plan, with 22 days vacation and 12 days sick leave per year.

Application Process: Please submit a completed TSCPL application form with cover letter, resume, and professional references to:

Stephen Lusk, Human Resources Director
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
1515 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604-1374


Email: employ@tscpl.org
Telephone: 785-580-4491.
Fax: 785-580-4666. EOE

This executive-level position is responsible for the overall direction and administration of City's Finance Department, which includes production of the annual budget (operating, CIP, etc.), investments, financial transaction processing, recordkeeping and reporting, utility billing and central purchasing functions. This position will also be responsible for the development of the City's accounting systems, procedures and financial controls to improve serve delivery; monitoring and forecasting of revenue and expenses to identify issues and trends; and developing short and long-term finance strategies which conform generally accepted governmental finance, accounting and auditing principles and practices.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited college or university (CPA strongly preferred); 7 + years of senior level experience in the areas of public-sector accounting, auditing, budget development, municipal financing (including bonds, special districts, lease/purchases and public-private partnerships), fiscal policy development, and cash management; 5+ years of supervisory experience in a similar environment; and a high level of proficiency with MS Excel and financial/accounting software packages. Annualized Pay Range: $64,480 - $97,110.

Hutchinson offers a wonderful quality of life with excellent public and private schools, and numerous recreational and cultural amenities. It is also within a short drive to larger metropolitan areas. For more community information, please visit: http://www.hutchchamber.com

The City of Hutchinson strongly supports employee training and development and offers an excellent total compensation package. Interested persons may apply on-line at http://www.hrepartners.com or email resume with salary requirements to: toms@hutchgov.com

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