Division Director of Business Operations

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

About The Position

Johnson County Government’s Facilities Department is actively recruiting for the position of Division Director of Business Operations. This role serves as a key member of the Facilities Department leadership team and provides strategic oversight of the department’s fiscal, operational, and administrative functions. The Division Director leads budgeting and financial management efforts, supports operational efficiency, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters cross-functional collaboration to support departmental priorities and County objectives. This position will remain open until filled, with the first review of candidates anticipated on May 11, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or relevant field.
Eight (8) years' of progressively more responsible accounting and/or budget management experience; preferably in the public sector.
Three (3) years leading, directing, supervising, or coordinating the work of others.
Experience may substitute for degree.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Facilities Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or relevant field.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education

Responsibilities

Actively participates as a member of the Facilities Management Leadership team to develop department goals and objectives; Establishes and implements the systems, structure, and strategic management for the Business Operations Division to accomplish department goals and objectives
Leads the Business Operations division; develops new ideas and opportunities to manage department and organization-wide resources more effectively; creates innovative opportunities for others to expand upon. Leads, reviews, approves, and recommends strategic organizational and department initiatives.
Plans, develops, and manages the Facilities Management department operating budget and various other funds. Oversee and actively monitors all fiscal functions for the department to include special year end processing and reporting. Manages the monthly capital project programs for financial reconciliation. Oversee all administrative project & grant functions in financial management software
Monitors and coordinate department performance measures, contract administration, with all divisions. Provides departmental training and communication. Oversee operational components of department software to ensure maximum use
Establishes and documents department standards, transition planning and implementation, analyze data for feasibility analysis of operations, implements County initiatives. Coordinates the management of administrative and postal needs within the Facilities Department and County facilities.