Business Manager I

The Business Manager oversees financial transactions, procurement, and accounting operations to ensure compliance with university policies, provides financial reporting and insights, manages staff, and collaborates with leadership to meet unit needs.

  • 520907
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Division of Financial Services
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Closing on: Jan 31 2026
  • Hybrid eligible
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About This Role

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.

Worksite Description

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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

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

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

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

Application Window

Applications close on:  01/31/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$54,000 - $63,000

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.