Finance Manager II

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Job Title: Financial Manager II - UGS

Job Description:
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 in addition to the 3-person finance team, includes six Program Managers who are responsible for their program budgets and financial management, relying on input from the UGS’ Finance Manager. This position thus supports, shapes, and guides the financial health and strategic funding objectives of a diverse group of scientists. This position will allow the successful candidate to build a career helping 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 position is a chance to build a career overseeing the financial health of a high-level science agency staffed with a team of scientists who are passionate about Utah’s success. The applicant will be joining one of the most successful State Geological Survey’s in the U.S. with a long track record of publishing and providing standard setting reports and data that facilitate Utah’s future growth and quality of life. The Utah Geological Survey is a diverse earth science organization that includes groups working on Mapping, Energy and Mineral Resources, Geologic Hazards, Information and Outreach, and Water. The Utah Geological Survey believes that a skilled and interconnected workforce, are cornerstones of institutional, scientific, and creative excellence, that is inextricably linked with our mission, vision, and values. The State of Utah provides a generous benefits and retirement package. You will earn ample vacation and sick leave, be able to enjoy a flexible schedule, and maintain work-life balance. Full benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan, paid and leave to include annual, sick and holiday pay.
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For more information about the Utah Department of Natural Resources, or the Division of the Utah Geological Survey, please visit our websites.
https://naturalresources.utah.gov/
https://geology.utah.gov/

Requirements

As a Financial Manager II, you will:

Qualifications

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
• Preference may be given to those who have a working knowledge of the state FINET/Vantage system, governing budget prep process, past working history with the legislative fiscal analyst office, experience, and knowledge of Utah’s finance rules and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills that will allow effective communication and team collaboration with co-workers, senior management, and/or external stakeholders including the UGS Advisory Board

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

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

Requirements:

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

*Please note, that 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