Financial Manager I

Job Title:  Financial Manager I

FT / PT Status – Full-time
Salary – $30.18 - $49.77
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Christa Rowland | crowlan@utah.gov | 801-538-4826
Application Deadline – 8-9-26

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Job Description

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.

 Key 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. 

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preference may be given to  applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or another related subject. At least 5 years of experience in a related field. 

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

 About the Role

Location – 1594 W North Temple, Salt Lake City
Background Check Required – No
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B

Why You Should Join Our Team

In addition to the State's rich benefits package the Division offers an on-site fitness center. UTA Eco Pass at a discounted monthly rate. Teleworking opportunities with a minimum 2 office days per week. A positive work environment. Opportunities for growth

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