Finance Analyst

Position: Finance Analyst

Location: Remote position, some travel may be required

Type: Full-time, benefitted

Annual salary: $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience

About MIDA

Established in 2007, the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) is a unique government entity within Utah that promotes the development of military land and related projects. In essence, MIDA is an economic development entity with a military focus. MIDA’s mission is to create positive economic outcomes for Utah’s military installations, installation personnel, and their surrounding communities by facilitating development, primarily on underutilized military land. For more information about our organization and projects, please visit our website, midaut.org.

Salary & Benefits

The starting salary is $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience. The position includes a benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid leave, and paid holidays similar to a state government employee.

Essential Duties

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain tax ledger master-file data for MIDA project areas.
• Perform the accounting processes for tax related revenue collections and distributions.
• Prepare performance reports for the finance department, MIDA staff, and the Board.
• Maintain revenue forecasting models.
• Coordinate with entities providing the data and revenues to MIDA to ensure data quality, completeness and accuracy of distributions.
• Develop reports and tests to ensure the integrity of the tax database and the system interface with the general ledger.

Education, Experience, & Certifications

• Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in data analytics, accounting, or related field. Equivalent work experience in government finance analyst roles may also qualify in lieu of a degree.
• At least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience related to essential duties.
• Professional certifications in data analytics, such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, Google Data Analytics Certification, or Tableau Certified Data Analyst Certification, are preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the typical knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Knowledge of and proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, statistical analysis, data visualization, and data governance.
• Understanding the legislation governing MIDA’s use of public funds, the mechanisms of tax collection in Utah, and the ways public sector financial operations differ from private sector practices.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology tools like Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Python, R, SQL, and GIS to analyze and manage data.
• Ability to effectively manage work assignments and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and interact positively with and exchange information with MIDA staff and the public in a variety of situations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality to sensitive administrative information.

Location & Travel

The Finance Analyst will not have an assigned office, so the individual will work remotely from a location of their choice. The Finance Analyst will use their own phone and internet connection and may receive reimbursement according to MIDA policy. Because the Finance Analyst may need to attend in-person meetings held near Hill Air Force Base, Wasatch County, and other locations in Utah where military facilities are located, candidates located in Utah are preferred.

Physical Requirements

• The Finance Analyst will be working from home or another location of their choice as MIDA does not provide office space. Tasks may require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as the ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment such as a calculator, copier, or printer.
• Essential duties generally require frequent communications and the exchanging of information with other MIDA employees and contractors and, at times, other government officials, private businesses, and the public.
• Rapid work speed required to perform computer operations.
• Mental application that utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, and creative problem solving.

MIDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

MIDA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

FLSA

This is a salaried administrative position exempt from FLSA overtime requirements.

Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract right to any person or persons. This job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Instructions to Apply

Email the following documents to dbrenchley@midaut.org:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) Professional References

This job opening will remain open until it is filled, but applicants are encouraged to apply before 5:00 pm (Mountain time) on March 21, 2025 for the initial review of applications. Potential applicants can send their questions to dbrenchley@midaut.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kaysville, UT 84037

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000