Financial Manager I, DHHS

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a Financial Manager I to join our Division of Finance and Administration (DFA). As Financial Manager I, you'll be a key player in our Financial Management team, providing essential guidance and oversight for federal and state funds. This includes ensuring the proper use and accounting of funds, managing grants, and preparing critical reports. You'll need a strong grasp of government accounting principles, GAAP, and the State of Utah's budgeting and financial processes. We're looking for a self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented individual who can quickly learn and use technology to perform complex financial analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a high level of professionalism, are essential. Day-to-day responsibilities of this position: Manages the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Purchasing Card program. Prepares and processes Department-wide expense allocations. Reviews payments for accuracy and completeness. Performs various reviews to ensure the Department is following policy and procedures. Analyzes, summarizes, and reviews data; reports findings, interprets results, and makes recommendations. Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards, etc. Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. Reviews fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data. Prepares and manages special fiscal reports, fiscal projects or activities of a highly specialized nature. Assist in the preparation, coordination, and review of responses to internal and external parties.