Job Description

Financial Manager I (DFCM)

The Department of Government Operations is seeking a positive,
communication driven, detail oriented, forward thinker to be a new Financial Manager
I. This Financial Manager I position will support the Division of Facilities Construction & Management.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $30.18 - $49.77 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Recruiter – Victoria Trujillo | victoriatrujillo@utah.gov | 801-957-7235
Application Deadline – 7/15/2026 at 6:00PM (MDT)

Key Responsibilities

As a Financial Manager I, you will:

• Perform complex reviews of financial transactions and programs to ensure compliance
  with applicable state and federal regulations
• Generate, analyze and present fiscal budget forecasts
• Resolve difficult and unusual accounting problems and ensure adaptations and
  corrections as necessary
• Reconcile construction projects between the AIM and Vantage systems

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to communicate professionally in both written and verbal forms
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data connections)
• Learns and adapts quickly
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• 2 years professional financial, accounting, or auditing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Vantage - the State of Utah's accounting system
• Experience writing VBA macros
• Experience with construction accounting
• CPA license or completed Master's degree in accounting or a related field
  

About the Role

Location – Taylorsville State Office Building
4315 S 2700 W
Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
United States
Background Check Required – No
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements every day. To learn more about the Department of Government Operations, click here

The Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is dedicated to providing professional services to assist State entities in meeting their facility needs for the benefit of the public, and is the building manager for all State owned facilities. You can read more about DFCM here

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, please contact (801) 957-9390.