Finance Director

Finance Director for Commerce

The Department of Commerce is hiring a Finance Director to provide strategic leadership for our fiscal operations. If you have a degree in Accounting or Finance, or experience in governmental or managerial accounting, and excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, apply now! This position is not eligible for telework.

Principal Duties

• Review fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy, and control of data.
• Prepare and defend budget recommendations, requests, reports, proposals, and / or projections.
• Provide leadership for continuous improvement in financial services for the Department.
• Oversee all financial activities of the department, including creating budgets and rates, monitoring and improving internal controls, etc.
• Manage, oversee, and provide support for the budgets, accounting, and rate processes of Commerce.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and promote transparency to illustrate the financial health of the Department.
• Lead the Department's annual fiscal year close-out to ensure revenues and expenditures are recorded in the proper period to present the financial position of the Department.
• Estimate the financial impact of bills introduced during the general and special Legislative Sessions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for department financial matters, including Department of Commerce Senior Leadership, the Governors Office, the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, etc.
• Respond to inquiries and requests made by legislators, committees, subcommittees, legislative staff, and / or agencies.
• Work with Federal and State Auditors to ensure sound accounting practices and compliance with Federal and state laws.
• Analyze, summarize, and / or review data; report findings, interpret results, and / or make recommendations.

Ideal Candidate

The best qualified candidate will have :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Why You Should Join Our Team

You will work closely with the Department senior leadership team, which includes Executive Leadership and 10 Divisions and Offices. You will play an essential role in ensuring the Departments financial health and ongoing functionality. From developing financial strategies and managing cash flow to mitigating risk and financial forecasting, you will be key to helping us achieve our mission to strengthen Utahs commercial activities and work toward sustained economic success and growth for our State. This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and a great work-life balance.

Agency

The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utahs professional and business community. Its mission is to strengthen trust in Utahs commercial activities through education, licensing, enforcement, and regulation. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional and occupational licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate, and residential mortgage lending.

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