Financial Analyst III, DHHS
About The Position
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a qualified, detail-oriented Financial Analyst III to oversee fiscal operations, manage the department’s purchasing card program, ensure compliance with agency regulations, and perform financial analyses that support department decision-making. The role manages department-wide expense allocations, reviews payments and fiscal operations, prepares specialized reports and supports responses to internal and external parties. The position is full-time and hybrid, based at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Employees must reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating there within 30 days of their start date. A criminal history check is required; no drug test is required.
Requirements
- Ability to ensure compliance with contract terms, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to use logic to analyze information or data, identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts, and draw conclusions.
- Skill and ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Critical-thinking skills.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, theories, and practices.
- Knowledge of federal grant management and reporting.
- Ability to prepare financial reports and documentation.
- Ability to provide consultation or expert advice.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize time and workload to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate and work closely with business, IT, and management teams.
- Detail-oriented and meticulous work habits.
- Must reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of the start date.
- Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Responsibilities
- Manage the DHHS Purchasing Card program.
- Prepare and process department-wide expense allocations.
- Review payments for accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct reviews to ensure the department follows policies and procedures.
- Analyze, summarize, and review data; report findings, interpret results, and make recommendations.
- Develop or modify rules, policies, standards, and related materials.
- Interpret, clarify, explain, and apply agency policies and procedures, business practices, and federal or state laws and regulations.
- Review fiscal operations to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and control of data.
- Prepare and manage specialized fiscal reports, projects, or activities.
- Assist with preparing, coordinating, and reviewing responses to internal and external parties.
Benefits
- Full benefits package eligibility.
- Job stability.
- Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
- Meaningful work supporting the community and organizational goals.
- Supportive work environment.
- Work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
