What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Director - Division of Technology Services position at State of Utah?

Salary : $37.67 - $78.15 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 44107

Agency : 150 Department of Government Operations

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Exempt

Recruiter : Liz Vander Linden - evander@utah.gov - 801-957-7232

of Openings : 1

Background Check : You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Location : This position may allow you to telework up to 3 days per week! (Work must be performed in Utah.) Our office is located at the Taylorsville State Office Building - 4315 S. 2700 West, Taylorsville, UT. Please note, a position's eligibility for telework is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

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

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

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. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY : 800-346-4128.

Job Description

The Division of Technology Services (DTS) is hiring for a new Finance Director! The Finance Director functions as the chief fiscal officer for the Division of Technology Services (DTS) and reports directly to the Executive Finance Director of the Department of Government Operations. The director provides guidance regarding fiscal operations; helps develop and implement DTS's budget procedures and controls; oversees and reviews the formulation of the divisions internal service fund rates (ISF), annual appropriation and budget requests; work with division staff to estimate and analyze program needs, priorities, revenue sources, expenditures and legislation; ensures the division applies guidelines for budget preparation and process; identifies and assists in the development of automated financial processing applications; assists DTS's operations by providing detailed analysis of financial status, and may assist in presenting budget proposals to the Legislature.

Why join our team?

We have great business partners who want to serve Utah citizens efficiently and effectively, while working within the guidance of their federal and state partners. This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of an exciting IT team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. We also offer an onsite gym with exercise time, education reimbursement, discounted bus passed and more! to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

What's in it for you?

You will receive great health and retirement benefits. In this position, you would enjoy the generous benefits package offered by the State of Utah. We have an extremely competitive total compensation package that you can learn about HERE!

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) :

3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage)
5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage)
4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS) :

Employees hired on or after than 7 / 1 / 2011 and have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years

Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7 / 1 / 2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System

Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))

Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only

Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7 / 1 / 2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System

Paid Time Off :

Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick)

Annual leave increases with years of service

There are also 12 paid holidays

The Agency

To learn more about The Division of Technology Services check us out Click here. The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements every day.

Responsibilities

As the Finance Director, you will :

Oversee the financial office of the division; work with leadership to establish operational guidelines, goals, priorities and work schedules; determine organizational structure and deploy resources to accomplish division goals and priorities.

Oversee and / or approve division fiscal processes, procedures, and internal controls consistent with Department and State Finance policy.

Function as a member of the division's management staff; provide recommendations regarding budget priorities of the division and alternatives to budget shortfalls and cutbacks.

Oversee the preparation of the division's budget; work with leadership to develop appropriation requests that are consistent with the legislative guidelines; assist the Division Director in presenting the budget to the legislature.

Assess the effectiveness of fiscal programs and controls of the division; develop and implement enhancements to remedy problems and improve effectiveness, including electronic solutions.

Review legislation to determine impact on the operations of the division. Provide recommendations to leadership regarding implementation of passed legislation.

Analyze, summarize and / or review data; report findings, interpret results and / or make recommendations. Review fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data.

Supervise subordinate personnel.

Assist in responding to inquiries and requests made by individual legislators, committees, or subcommittees. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Communication : Both written and oral communication skills are heavily emphasized, including active listening, clear speaking, and effective writing tailored to the audience. This also includes persuasion and negotiation skills.

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking : This encompasses using logic and reasoning, identifying complex problems, evaluating solutions, understanding implications of information, and making sound decisions based on cost / benefit analysis.

Management & Leadership : This includes motivating and directing people, identifying talent, managing time (self and others), resource allocation, and conflict resolution.

Customer Service : A focus on understanding customer needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

Financial Acumen : Knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, and budget management.

Mathematical Skills : Proficiency in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their application to problem-solving.

Legal & Regulatory Knowledge : Understanding of laws, codes, regulations, and the political process.

Human Resources : Knowledge of recruitment, selection, training, compensation, labor relations, and personnel systems.

Marketing & Sales : Principles and methods for promoting and selling products or services.

Language & Literacy : Strong command of the English language, including grammar, composition, and comprehension.

Training & Education : Knowledge of curriculum design, teaching methods, and evaluating training effectiveness.

Technical Skills : Knowledge of applications and programming.

Systems Thinking : Understanding how systems work, how changes affect outcomes, and identifying performance indicators.

Cognitive Abilities : A range of cognitive skills are listed, including comprehension (listening and reading), applying rules, forming conclusions, problem recognition, arranging information, visual acuity, speech recognition, mathematical reasoning, ideation, pattern recognition, and information organization.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or six years of full-time professional related employment.

Experience with state accounting management

Experience with the state legislative general session

Experience supervising subordinate personnel.

Supplemental Information

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.

Preference may be given to current State employees.

DHRM rules apply for promotions or transfers of current employees.

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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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Your answers to the questions on this application should be specific to the question that was asked and must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit. Failure to answer the application questions completely and appropriately may result in disqualification, this includes copy / pasting your resume instead of answering the question. Do you understand and agree to follow the above statement?

Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in accounting, finance, or business administration?

How many years of experience do you have guiding fiscal operations, developing and implementing budget procedures and controls, and managing appropriation and budget requests?

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How many years of experience do you have supervising others?

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How many years of experience do you have creating financial reports?

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Please check all of the following you have utilized in Microsoft Excel?

Vlookups, IF statements

Pivot Tables

Charts and Graphs

PowerPivots

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