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State of Utah

Financial Manager II

State of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Salary:

$32.81 - $52.04 Hourly Location :

Salt Lake County, UT Job Type:

Full Time Remote Employment:

Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:

46109 Agency:

250 Health & Human Services Unit:

1214 Community Health & Well-Being Opening Date:

08/20/2025 Closing Date:

Continuous FLSA:

Exempt Recruiter:

Niccole Johnson, niccolejohnson@utah.gov; 801 538-4236 # of Openings:

1 Background Check:

You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Location:

Location: All candidates selected to fill vacancies at the DFA may be reassigned to other work locations at any time based on business need. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies within DFA. Schedule Code:

AX - Employees in supervisory positions - This is a career service exempt at will position. Schedule Code Description:

Work Schedule: These positions are currently a hybrid of both in-office up to two (2) days a week required, and remote work. Benefits:

This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details. Driver License Requirements:

Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules EEO Statement:

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Description Financial Manager II The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a Financial Manager II to join our Division of Finance and Administration (DFA).As a

Financial Manager II , you'll be a key player in our Financial Management team, providing essential guidance and oversight for federal and state funds. This includes ensuring the proper use and accounting of funds, managing grants, and preparing critical reports. You'll need a strong grasp of government accounting principles, GAAP, and the State of Utah's budgeting and financial processes. We're looking for a self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented individual who can quickly learn and use technology to perform complex financial analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a high level of professionalism, are essential.

Why You Should Join Our Team: 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.

The Agency:

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

Responsibilities Developing, maintaining, and implementing procedures and controls for budgeting, accounting, contracts, federal reporting, and other financial services for DHHS. Preparing the annual Cost Allocation Plan. Managing staff and their workload. Reviewing fiscal operations to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and control. Assisting divisions with state and federal fiscal year-end closeouts. Managing awarded federal grants with State funds and tracking budgets. Responding to requests from management and other stakeholders. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with process improvement related to financial management or accounting. Experience with data mining for financial reporting. Experience using and interpreting data to formulate and present conclusions and recommendations. Experience reading and interpreting federal and state statutes or rules. Supplemental Information

Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to 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.

Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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As part of this application process, you must upload your resume into your application profile. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history. "See resume" or "see previous response" is not an acceptable response to any question.Failure to follow these terms may result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.

I acknowledge I have read the above statement.

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Are you a current employee of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) or the State of Utah?

Yes, DHHS Employee No, I am not a current Employee of the State of Utah Yes, State of Utah Employee

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Considering your professional work history, please select the category that best describes your experience in finance and/or accounting:

Limited Experience: Less than 2 years of professional experience. May include internships or entry-level roles. Developing Professional: 2-4 years of professional experience, with a growing understanding of finance and/or accounting principles. Experienced Professional: 5-7 years of professional experience, demonstrating a solid understanding and application of finance and/or accounting practices. Highly Experienced/Expert: 8 or more years of professional experience, with a deep understanding and potentially specialized expertise in finance and/or accounting.

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Please rate your professional experience using Microsoft Excel to create queries, reports, analyses, etc

No experience Beginner: You have entered data into the spreadsheet and used simple functions. Intermediate: You meet the beginner requirements and also have created charts, graphs, and used more advanced functions such as pivot tables. Advanced: You meet the beginner and intermediate requirements and also have experience with VBA, ODBC/Access connections, solver, forms, etc

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How much experience do you have managing federal grants? Please select the option that best describes your level of expertise:

Beginner: You are new to managing federal grants, have limited or no direct experience, and are still learning the fundamentals. Intermediate: You have some experience managing federal grants, understand the basic processes and regulations, and can handle routine tasks with moderate supervision. Advanced: You have significant experience managing federal grants, possess a deep understanding of complex regulations and compliance requirements, and can independently oversee all aspects of grant management. Expert: You have extensive experience leading and managing complex federal grants, are a recognized expert in the field, and can provide strategic guidance and training to others.

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Please select the number of years of professional experience you have with responding to requests from legislative fiscal analysts, internal auditors, state auditors, and federal auditors

None Up to six months Up to one year Up to two years Up to three years Up to four years Up to five years or more

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Please indicate your level of professional experience in data mining and financial reporting. Choose the option that best describes your expertise:

Beginner: I have limited to no professional experience in data mining or creating financial reports. Novice: I have some basic professional experience with either data mining (e.g., running pre-defined queries, exporting data) or financial reporting (e.g., generating standard reports), but limited experience combining these skills. (Approximately 0-2 years) Intermediate: I have professional experience regularly performing both data mining (e.g., designing and running queries, manipulating datasets) and generating various financial reports. I can analyze data to contribute to these reports. (Approximately 2-5 years) Advanced: I have significant professional experience expertly conducting data mining (e.g., identifying data sources, designing complex queries, cleaning and transforming data) and creating insightful and complex financial reports for various stakeholders. I can interpret findings and contribute to financial decision-making. (Approximately 5-10 years) Expert: I have extensive and in-depth professional experience leading data mining efforts, developing sophisticated financial reporting frameworks, and presenting data-driven insights to executive leadership. I may have also developed data mining tools, automated reporting processes, or mentored others in these areas. (More than 10 years)

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Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

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