Division Director, Finance

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) is seeking a Division Director, Finance to serve as the Department’s principal fiscal officer. The role directs, plans, and manages the Department’s fiscal operations, accounting functions, and budgeting processes. It reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Finance & Administration. The position is full-time and eligible for a full benefits package, with a stated salary of $65–$74 per hour. After an in-office training period, the role is hybrid and may allow up to three days of telework if eligibility requirements are met. The position is based at 1625 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, Utah. Employees must perform all work physically within Utah’s borders. A criminal history check is required.

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related quantitative field; or at least 4 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 Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, especially enterprise fund accounting, and ability to train and mentor staff on GASB application.
Practical experience in retail enterprise financial management, point-of-sale (POS) audit integration, inventory accounting and valuation, and margin analysis.
Familiarity with State of Utah government fiscal operations, the FINET accounting system, 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 the Department’s 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 to the Governor’s Office, Utah State Legislature, Office of Planning and Budget, and Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst.
Supervise and mentor professional accounting and budget staff, promoting technical excellence in GASB principles, internal controls, and state financial systems (FINET).
Audit, review, and continuously improve financial systems, internal controls, and procurement practices to ensure compliance with Utah statutes, administrative rules, and GASB pronouncements.
Review proposed and enacted legislation to determine 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, individual legislators, the Legislative Auditor General, and external audit entities.