Assistant Director II
About The Position
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking an Assistant Director II in the Division of Accounting and Cash Management. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of pension and health insurance benefits for nearly 444,000 state and local government employees, state police officers, and nonteaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. Daily system activities, including administrative support, investment management, benefits counseling, accounting and payroll functions, and legal services, are performed by a staff of professional employees working as the KPPA. KPPA covers three separate systems: Kentucky Employees Retirement Systems (KERS), County Employees Retirement System (CERS), and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS). This position provides administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and the Division Director of Accounting. The position provides accounting information to the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director. This position provides management, supervision, and direction to the Cash Management staff.
Requirements
- Five years of administrative or management experience, two of which must include direct supervision of personnel.
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Accounting and Finance experience
- Software knowledge- Microsoft Office, proficient in Microsoft Excel, eMARS, Great Plains, Workiva, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and critical cognitive skills
Responsibilities
- Responsible for supervising Cash Management Staff in the timely accounting of all funds received and disbursed by KPPA including collection and disbursement by check, installment, rollover and transfer.
- Assist in the preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.
- Assist with quarterly and year-end financial reporting.
- Provide analysis of differences and explanations for differences.
- Manages the Cash Management Branch staff including time management and attendance, performance evaluations and personnel actions.
Benefits
- KPPA retirement plan
- first-day health insurance
- optional dental and vision insurance
- an optional health flexible spending account
- life insurance
- a wellness incentive program
- 12 ½ paid holidays
- paid vacation leave
- paid sick leave
- employer paid leave
- state employee discounts
- training and career development opportunities
- an optional deferred compensation program (401k/457)
- flexible work schedules
- ample parking
- a walkable campus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
