Division Director, Finance

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) seeks a skilled and strategic Division Director, Finance. This career service exempt role serves as the Department’s principal fiscal officer, directing, planning, and managing fiscal operations, accounting functions, and budgeting processes. The position reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Finance & Administration.

After an in-office training period, the role is hybrid and may allow up to three days of telework when eligibility requirements are met. The position is located at 1625 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, Utah. A criminal history check is required; a drug test is not required. Employees must perform all work physically within Utah’s borders. The agency cannot sponsor employment visas.

DABS is a public enterprise generating over $500 million in annual revenue. Its mission is to conduct, license, and regulate alcoholic product sales in a manner and at prices that reasonably satisfy public demand, while reducing the harmful effects of overconsumption and eliminating underage drinking.

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 21 years of age or older.
• 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 GASB statements, particularly 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 departmental 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, Office of Planning and Budget, and Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst.
• Supervise and mentor professional accounting and budget staff, supporting 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 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, individual legislators, the Legislative Auditor General, and external audit entities.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability through employment within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, skill development, and leadership opportunities.
• Meaningful work supporting the community and organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance is described as an important part of the organization’s culture.

What This Job Offers

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