State of Utah · 11 hours ago
Finance Director
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe State of Utah is seeking a Finance Director for the Department of Corrections-Utah Correctional Industries Division to provide strategic leadership for fiscal operations. The role involves overseeing financial activities, preparing budget recommendations, and ensuring compliance with accounting practices while promoting transparency in financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
Review fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy, and control of data
Prepare and defend budget recommendations, requests, reports, proposals, and/or projections
Provide leadership for continuous improvement in financial services for the Division
Oversee all financial activities of the division, including creating budgets and rates, monitoring and improving internal controls, etc
Manage, oversee, and provide support for the budgets, accounting, and rate processes, either directly or indirectly by working with existing Division Directors
Provide accurate financial reporting and promote transparency to illustrate the financial health of the Division
Lead the Division's annual fiscal year close-out to ensure revenues and expenditures are recorded in the proper period to present the financial position of the Division
Estimate the financial impact of bills introduced during the general and special Legislative Sessions
Respond to inquiries and requests made by legislators, committees, subcommittees, legislative staff, and/or agencies
Work with Federal and State Auditors to ensure sound accounting practices and compliance with Federal and state laws
Analyze, summarize, and/or review data; report findings, interpret results, and/or make recommendations
Qualification
Required
A degree in Accounting or Finance, or experience in governmental or managerial accounting
At least 3 years of experience in substantial, progressively responsible professional experience in financial management, governmental accounting, auditing, or budget preparation/administration
Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), especially as they apply to government or public sector entities
Proven ability to oversee and manage comprehensive financial activities, including budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and year-end close-out processes
Experience working with Federal and State Auditors and ensuring compliance with relevant federal and state laws regarding financial and accounting practices
Strong capability in preparing, defending, and presenting complex financial data, reports, and projections to senior leadership and external stakeholders
Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a finance or accounting department, demonstrating the ability to guide continuous improvement and manage a team or direct internal partners
Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex financial information for diverse audiences
Preferred
An MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field, or a professional certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Significant (5+ years) experience working with federal, state, or local government finance, including familiarity with legislative budget processes and rate-making
Demonstrated experience acting as a primary financial liaison with high-level external entities such as the Governor's office or other elected officials' offices, legislative fiscal analysts, or legislative committees
Expertise in estimating the financial impact of proposed legislation (bills) and responding to legislative inquiries, which requires critical, rational, and analysis-based decision-making skills
Proven track record of leading initiatives for continuous improvement in financial services and enhancing transparency
Benefits
Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
Paid Time Off:
Company
State of Utah
State of Utah provides links to government information sites and departments.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Chris Williamson
Chief Technology Officer
Daniel Frei
Chief Financial Officer- Department of Technology Services
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