Division Director, Finance

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • $65 - $74 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) is seeking a skilled and strategic Division Director, Finance. This full-time career service exempt position serves as the Department’s principal fiscal officer and directly reports to the Deputy Commissioner of Finance & Administration. The Director leads and manages the Department’s fiscal operations, accounting functions, and budgeting processes.

The position is hybrid after an in-office training period, with up to three days of telework when eligibility requirements are met. The role advises executive and agency leadership on financial strategy and compliance, manages budget formulation and revenue analysis, presents fiscal recommendations to state offices and legislative bodies, and supervises professional accounting and budget staff. It also oversees financial systems, internal controls, procurement practices, and the fiscal analysis of legislation.

The position is based at 1625 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, Utah. A criminal history check is required. All work must be performed within Utah’s borders, and the agency may change remote-work eligibility at its discretion.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial management, full-cycle accounting, or complex corporate or government budgeting.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience directing and developing professional finance or accounting teams.
• Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation, internal controls, and auditing standards.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• All work must be performed physically within Utah’s borders.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related quantitative field; alternatively, 4 or more years of equivalent professional experience directing financial strategy, overseeing complex corporate or government accounting, and managing strategic budgeting.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience applying GASB statements, particularly enterprise fund accounting, and ability to train and mentor staff on GASB application.
• Practical experience in retail enterprise financial management, POS audit integration, inventory accounting and valuation, and margin analysis.
• Familiarity with State of Utah government fiscal operations, FINET, state budget processes, and Utah Code Title 32B and Title 63J.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership, the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission, and agency division directors on financial strategy, profitability, margin management, operational cash flow, and fiscal compliance.
• Manage and review the formulation of appropriation requests, enterprise funds, and operational budget requests.
• Estimate and analyze retail revenue projections, inventory valuations, federal and state funding streams, and legislative fiscal notes.
• Prepare and defend complex budget recommendations, enterprise fund projections, legislative requests, and fiscal impact statements before the Governor’s Office, Utah State Legislature, GOPB, and LFA.
• Supervise and mentor professional accounting and budget staff, promoting technical excellence in GASB principles, internal controls, and FINET.
• Audit, review, and continually improve financial systems, internal controls, and procurement practices to ensure compliance with state statutes, administrative rules, and GASB pronouncements.
• Review proposed and enacted legislation for financial, operational, and structural impacts on Department operations, and provide implementation strategies for fiscal policy changes.
• Respond to fiscal inquiries and requests from legislative committees, legislators, the Legislative Auditor General, and external audit entities.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability.
• Career growth and leadership opportunities.
• Meaningful work contributing to community service and organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance is described as an important element of the culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed