Finance Manager II

Overview

Job Title: Financial Manager II - UGS

This is a unique opportunity to join Utah’s geologic science agency in a lead finance role. The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) is a national-caliber science agency within the Utah Department of Natural Resources that serves a broad range of earth and water resources information to private and public decision makers. This position is part of the UGS’ division leadership team, which includes a 3-person finance team and six Program Managers responsible for their program budgets and financial management, relying on input from the UGS Finance Manager.

This role supports, shapes, and guides the financial health and strategic funding objectives of a diverse group of scientists. The position enables the successful candidate to help the UGS meet its mission of disseminating useful, timely, and relevant earth resource information to facilitate Utah’s current and future economic success and growth.

This role offers an opportunity to oversee the financial health of a high-level science agency staffed with scientists who are dedicated to Utah’s success. The applicant will join one of the most successful State Geological Surveys in the U.S., with a long track record of publishing and providing standard-setting reports and data that support Utah’s future growth and quality of life.

The Utah Geological Survey includes groups working on Mapping, Energy and Mineral Resources, Geologic Hazards, Information and Outreach, and Water. The UGS believes that a skilled, interconnected workforce is a cornerstone of institutional, scientific, and creative excellence that aligns with our mission, vision, and values. The State of Utah provides a generous benefits and retirement package, including ample vacation and sick leave, a flexible schedule, and work-life balance.

Full benefits package includes medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan, and paid leave to include annual, sick, and holiday pay.

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• Participate as a member of the division’s management team
• Manage the finances for a complex science agency that employs 80+ staff
• Prepare annual budgets including operating budgets and budget closeout using Vantage/Finet; seek approvals from executive branch planning and budget analysts and legislative branch appropriators
• Prepare regular forward-looking budget estimates to inform division strategy
• Oversee division expenditure authorizations, purchasing, inventory processes, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and government grant administration
• Forecast internal revenue derived from tax payments, grants, and other sources
• Forecast internal expenses related to personnel, travel, project expenses and administrative overhead
• Review fiscal operations to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Manage and oversee several finance staff members including a finance analyst and contracts analyst

Required/

Minimum Qualifications:

• In-depth understanding of government accounting, budget preparation, and legislative appropriations processes
• Proficiency with common financial forms such as balance sheets, P&L statements, cash flow, and other accounting spreadsheets
• Minimum of five years of experience in the State of Utah finance and accounting system, or other government financial systems or private sector financial systems
• Direct supervisory experience

Preferred/

Additional Qualifications:

• Four-year or higher education degree in finance, accounting or business management or equivalent experience
• Experience in natural resources management
• Knowledge of the state FINET/Vantage system, governing budget prep process, past working history with the legislative fiscal analyst office, and Utah’s finance rules and procedures
• Interpersonal skills that enable effective communication and collaboration with co-workers, senior management, and external stakeholders including the UGS Advisory Board

• Day-to-day work occurs in a standard office setting during normal business hours
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform work; there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying items under 25 pounds, and occasional driving
• Special physical demands are not required to perform the work
• Typical 5-day work week: 40 hours
• Some telework options may be offered after probation; it will be a hybrid of in-office and telework days (in-office work is required)

• Valid driver’s license
• Some travel may be required for this position
• Background check required due to fiduciary responsibilities

* Please note that eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at any time and for any reason