Financial Manager I

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

1d•$30 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and communication-driven professional to join our financial team. As a Financial Manager I, you will play a critical role in maintaining the fiscal health of our agency. This position offers a rewarding opportunity for an independent, forward-thinking individual to manage complex financial transactions, ensure policy compliance, and provide key budget insights that support our mission to manage and protect Utah's forest, range, and sovereign lands.

Requirements

Ability to ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures, etc.
Ability to use logic to analyze and identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
Skill and ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
Critical thinking skills
Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of accounting
Knowledge of federal grant management and reporting
Ability to prepare financial reports and documentation
Ability to provide consultation and/or expert advice
Skill and ability to plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines
Have the ability to collaborate and work closely with various business, IT and management teams
Detail oriented and meticulous in their work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or another related subject.
At least 5 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Analyzing, summarizing, and reviewing data; reporting findings, interpreting results, and making recommendations.
Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards, etc. Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
Reviews fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data. Manages special fiscal projects or activities of a highly specialized nature.
Assist in the preparation, coordination, and review of responses to internal and external parties
Complex reviews of financial transactions and programs to ensure compliance with state and federal policies.
Generate, analyze, and present fiscal budget forecasts.