Financial Manager II, I

About the job

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to oversee key financial operations and drive continuous process improvements. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact and lead fiscal stewardship within state government, this role is for you. This position may be filled as a Financial Manager I, depending on the qualifications of the top candidate. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Manage comprehensive accounting and budget activities across assigned department divisions. Develop, prepare, and supervise specialized financial reports, year-end fiscal statements, and ad-hoc reporting. Reconcile detailed and complex financial data across multiple accounts and funds. Audit and review fiscal operations to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and internal control compliance. Analyze financial trends, summarize findings, interpret results, and present recommendations to leadership. Develop and interpret financial statements and official fiscal documentation. Identify emerging operational patterns or financial discrepancies requiring further investigation. Ensure full compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, and accounting standards. Assist with fee determinations and annual fee schedule preparation. Oversee federal grant financial management and compliance. Evaluate and implement legislative mandates with fiscal impacts on agency operations. Directly supervise, train, and evaluate finance staff. Design, implement, and monitor robust internal controls for financial reporting.