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Assistant Director, Division of Finance
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
The Division of Finance is seeking a CPA with governmental accounting experience to help direct and manage the division. If you have a passion for governmental administration, accounting, and leadership, this could be the position you've been waiting for!
The Assistant Director of the Division of Finance has a close working relationship with, and works under the guidance of, the Division Director. As the Assistant Director of the Division of Finance, you will:
- Help direct the operations of the Division.
- Lead efforts to implement, maintain, and improve accounting and related financial systems, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of state agencies and facilitate efficient reporting and compliance.
- Manage and support staff in addressing special user needs, system enhancements, and troubleshooting financial system-related issues.
- Oversee the Division's technology systems and security protocols, ensuring the integrity and security of financial data.
- Develop and/or monitor special information or project requests from the Legislature, Governor, Budget Office, or the Department of Government Operations.
- Provide internal direction to management and subordinate staff in matters regarding human resource management, tracking and responding to accounting-related legislative issues, and general office management issues.
- Partner with the Division Director and other senior management to develop an external communication strategy for the Division.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the Division Director and senior management in other areas to benefit the division.
- Develop and/or modify statewide accounting-related rules, policies, or standards.
- Review fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy, and control of data.
- Manage procurement and contracting processes for the division.
- Manage the development and reporting of key performance measures for the division.
- Participate in determining and updating strategic plans and priorities.
The Best Qualified Candidate
The best qualified candidate for this position will have:
- A minimum of 5 years of governmental accounting and budgeting experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
Additional points will be awarded to applicants with:
- A minimum of 3 years of financial audit experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience extracting, analyzing, and reporting accounting data.
A proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- The state's accounting system, FINET.
- The state's financial data warehouse.
- The state's procurement processes and requirements.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Employees of the Division of Finance enjoy opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement; work-life balance; and a team-oriented work environment committed to excellence in financial reporting and assisting state agencies in following and applying generally accepted accounting principles. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, vacations, and sick days.
The Division
The Division of Finance provides fiscal leadership and quality financial systems, processes, and information to state agencies and Utah residents. It promotes a culture of customer service, efficiency, and effectiveness, and expects a high degree of fiscal accountability for the taxpayer resources entrusted to the State.
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