Financial Manager , DHHS

Financial Manager I position in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Position responsibilities may include leading financial forecasting and analysis, federal funds tracking and analysis, coordination with department offices and divisions for budget submission and monitoring, responding to legislative requests, presenting and defending practices, interpreting reports and fiscal information; resolving, reconciling, and adjusting for conditions; managing the development, modification, or enhancement of appropriate fiscal procedures and practices;

developing and interpreting financial reports; researching financial problem areas; and exercising decision making in recording and analyzing financial data.

This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of ensuring continuity of public programs, you will also receive health and retirement benefits. These plans include generous paid time off, allowing you to maintain a positive work‑life balance.

To learn more about the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. If offered this position, your continued employment with DHHS will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.

** This is a continuous recruitment. It may close at anytime.**

• Analyzes, summarizes, and reviews data; reports findings, interprets results, and makes recommendations
• Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
• 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
• Perform complex reviews of financial transactions and programs to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
• Generate, analyze and present fiscal budget forecasts and manage review of other division forecasts
• Coordinates with department staff, legislative staff, and staff in the Governor’s Office on budget needs and changes
• Work with department leadership on forecasting trends, budget needs, and other issues
• Possesses demonstrated skills in all aspects of team supervision, including hiring, workload management, delegation, training, performance evaluation, and handling disciplinary matters.

• Work experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced expertise in financial systems and spreadsheet applications, particularly Excel and Google Sheets, to manage and analyze data efficiently.
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with exceptional organizational skills to handle complex workflows and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and provide clear guidance to other divisions.
• A meticulous approach to work, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of financial management and reporting.
• Can work independently with very little direction while still working well with a team.

• Three or more years of professional accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Demonstrated experience in state or local government financial management, including familiarity with public‑sector processes and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with complex forecasting and/or forecast analysis of public sector revenues and expenditures.
• Experienced in team supervision, with a strong track record in hiring, workload distribution, delegation, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary procedures.

• Effective July 1, 2021. State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating within 30 days of their start date.
• This position may currently be a hybrid of both in‑office and remote work days. Please note, a position’s eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time and for any reason.
• 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.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions and transfers.
• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.