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Finance Director

State of Utah
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The Department of Commerce is hiring a Finance Director to provide strategic leadership for our fiscal operations. If you have a degree in Accounting or Finance, experience in governmental or managerial accounting, and excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, apply now!

 **This position is not eligible for telework.  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
As the Finance Director for Commerce, you will:

  • 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 Department.
  • Oversee all financial activities of the department including creating budget and rates, monitoring and improving internal controls, etc.
  • Manage, oversee, and provide support for the budgets, accounting and rate processes of Commerce, either directly or indirectly by working with existing Division Directors.
  • Provide accurate financial reporting and promote transparency to illustrate the financial health of the Department.
  • Lead the Department's annual fiscal year close-out to ensure revenues and expenditures are recorded in the proper period to present the financial position of the Department.
  • Estimate the financial impact of bills introduced during the general and special Legislative Sessions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for department financial matters, including Department of Commerce Senior Leadership, the Governor’s Office, the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, etc.
  • 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.

 
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The best qualified candidate will have:
 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Critical and rational thinking.
  • Analysis-based decision-making skills.


PREFERENCE
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
 

  • 5 or more years of experience in governmental accounting, budget management, or financial management, at least 3 years in a leadership role, and/or a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, public or business administration.
  • Experience in strategic financial planning.
  • Experience managing complex funding models.
  • Experience working with executive management and/or elected officials.

 
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
You will work closely with the Department senior leadership team, which includes Executive Leadership and 10 Divisions and Offices.  You will play an essential role in ensuring the Department’s financial health and ongoing functionality. From developing financial strategies and managing cash flow to mitigating risk and financial forecasting, you will be key to helping us achieve our mission to strengthen Utah’s commercial activities and work toward sustained economic success and growth for our State.  
This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefits here. 

AGENCY
The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. Its mission is to strengthen trust in Utah’s commercial activities through education, licensing, enforcement, and regulation.  We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional and occupational licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending. Please visit our website for more information about our agency.
 
BENEFITS
 

  • Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
    • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
    • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
    • 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
  • Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
    • Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
    • Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
      • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
      • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
    • Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
  • Paid Time Off:
    • Normally for new hires, annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick). But since this position is a Director reporting to the Deputy Director, new hires will receive the max accrual of 7 hours for annual leave. 
    • We have 12 paid holidays.


 

 

 Supplemental Information:

 

  • Job Classification: Finance Director (#14320).
  • The expected hiring range is between $45 and $60, based on experience. 
  • 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.