FINANCIAL MANAGERFT / PT Status - Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility - This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary - $33.63 - $53.34 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter - Application Deadline - 9/23/2026*
*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 DescriptionAre you an exceptional, self-motivated financial professional looking for an exciting opportunity to elevate your managerial and accounting skills within state government? The Division of Water Rights is seeking a dedicated Financial Manager II to lead our fiscal team and handle all financial and administrative activities within the division. Working with minimal supervision, this role requires high-level execution in budget building and monitoring, statewide fiscal policy compliance, and employee mentoring and evaluation. Join our team to make a direct impact on state water rights management!
Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day responsibilities of this position:- Lead the Division's fiscal operations, ensuring accurate accounting, responsible use of public funds, and timely financial reporting.
- Develop and monitor budgets; forecast revenues, expenditures, and personnel costs; and recommend adjustments to meet operational needs and funding constraints.
- Advise Division leadership and program managers on funding availability, financial risks, resource allocation, and the fiscal implications of proposed activities.
- Oversee purchasing, procurement, contracts, cooperative agreements, vendor payments, revenue collection, payroll coordination, travel, and purchasing-card activities.
- Monitor appropriations, restricted funds, and project budgets to ensure expenditures align with authorized purposes and applicable requirements.
- Establish and maintain internal controls; review and reconcile financial records; resolve discrepancies; and improve fiscal procedures.
- Work with Department finance staff and other partners to resolve financial issues and meet reporting deadlines.
QualificationsMinimum or "day-one" qualifications:- Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Ability to develop budgets, forecast costs, and analyze financial data.
- Ability to interpret and apply financial policies and requirements.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial management systems.
- Ability to direct staff, prioritize work, and meet deadlines accurately.
- Ability to communicate clearly and maintain effective working relationships.
Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: - Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
- Experience managing public-sector budgets and financial operations.
- Experience supervising and developing fiscal staff.
- Experience with Utah's Vantage Financial and Vantage Payroll systems.
- Familiarity with state procurement, contracts, and restricted funds.
- Experience coordinating audits and improving financial controls.
About the RoleLocation -
1594 West North Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required - No
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - AX - Employees in supervisory positions
Work Schedule - Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Work environment, working conditions, physical requirements -- 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.
Supplemental Information - Candidates must reside within the state of Utah.
