The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) maintains 236 miles of user-fee supported roadway from the Oklahoma border to Kansas City and is an integral part of the state’s interstate commerce system. KTA’s mission is to move Kansas forward by operating a safe, reliable and customer-valued turnpike system in a fiscally responsible, businesslike manner. The KTA does not receive state or federal tax funds.

KTA is a strong and stable organization, securing the highest bond rating a toll authority can obtain and has received no findings in the past three years of independent annual audits. The KTA’s Strategic Plan, DRIVING CHANGE 2025, supports organizational goals with four strategic initiatives: nationwide compatibility, increased electronic tolling, modernization to cashless toll collection, and partnerships with KDOT or others. The organization is currently working toward funding $1 billion in projects to modernize the roadway and business systems as aligned with KTA’s long-term needs study.

The KTA seeks an innovative forward-thinking professional to provide fiscal leadership for the organization and maintain the strength and stability of the KTA’s financial position. The Director of Finance/CFO, working closely with the CEO and executive leadership, is responsible for the leadership, management, and general oversight of the Finance Department, including capital planning, budgeting, accounting, procurement, property management, accounts payable/receivable, investments, revenue assurance, and contract management. The position oversees the comprehensive annual financial report, capital improvements program, debt and cash management activities, preparation of the annual budget, bond issues and offerings, and the KTA’s investment portfolio. This position supervises the Assistant Finance Director and indirectly supervises the other finance department employees.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with at least five years in a financial management role. The KTA is a quasi-government entity, so government accounting experience is strongly preferred; tolling and/or transportation industry experience is desired; and CPA certification is preferred. The chosen candidate will possess a broad knowledge of financial planning, budget setting and capital projects funding and have a highly developed problem-solving, project management, performance management and presentation skills. The successful candidate will be a seasoned manager with strong supervisory skills, a highly effective negotiator/mediator with the ability to build consensus and forge partnerships both internally and externally. The position is located in Wichita, Kansas. Salary, dependent upon qualifications and experience, is $115,000-$155,000 and comes with a competitive benefits package.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to view the position recruitment brochure and job description. Applicants need to submit online and include a resume, cover letter and reference list. The position will remain open until filled.

For more information on this position contact:

Diana Ensign, PHR
KTA Human Resources Director
Densign@ksturnpike.com
(316) 652-2660

The KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check.