Financial Manager I

Financial Manager

I FT / PT

Status

• Full-Time Salary
• $29.44
• $48.56 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office
• In-Office / On-Site Recruiter
• Staci Ditzer | snditzer@utah.gov | 801-545-5511 Application Deadline
• 5/19/2026 Key Responsibilities
• This position is open to current State of Utah employees only
• Are you looking for a great professional career opportunity in Finance /Accounting?

Do you have experience with accounting, auditing, process improvement, and project management? Utah Correctional Industries is looking for a Finance Manager I. The basic duties behind this position are: Perform mid-level accounting tasks for Utah Correctional Industries. Accounting skills involving the review and validation of offender deposits, detailed bank reconciliations, monitoring and tracking of offender financial obligations that would include the completeness, accuracy, and proper designation of all offender obligations. Ensure the offender accounting staff function in accordance with the appropriate State and Department policy and procedures dealing with all offender accounting functions. Direction of the offender accounting program including communication with all areas of the department to correctly record, track, and audit all aspects of offender accounting. Serves as a backup for the technical requirements of all offender accounting functions. Supervision of subordinate staff. Below is a list of items that the most highly qualified candidate should possess: High working level of accounting, analysis, organization, communication and creativity. Technical and operational knowledge of accounting systems, auditing theory and practices, debt management, unclaimed property, special projects and research assigned from management are needed. An understanding of state and department accounting policy and procedures

Qualifications Responsibilities:

Manages special fiscal projects or activities of a highly specialized nature (review/control of internal services and trust funds, development of forms/reports, etc.) Manages accounting or budget activities and provides fiscal information. Develops or modifies rules, policies, standards, etc. Performs statistical and actuarial analysis by applying appropriate protocols in analyzing data and reaching accurate conclusions. Interprets, clarifies, explains, and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. Analyzes, summarizes and reviews data, reports findings, interprets results, and makes recommendations. Reviews fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy, and control of data.

Supervises subordinate personnel including:

hiring, determining workload, delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.

Qualifications:

use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions principles, theories, and practices of budget management find, gather, and collect information or data use automated accounting and financial computer systems evaluate information against a set of standards prepare financial reports and documentation agency, professional, and industry standards and practices make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures control or direct the operation of a program or function speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures About the Role Location

• 14717 S Minuteman Drive Draper, Utah, 84020 United States Background Check Required
• A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required. Drug Test Required
• Schedule Code
• B•Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential.

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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 Department of Corrections dedicated team of professionals ensure public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Corrections is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment. For more information on the Utah Department of Corrections, please click 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. Apply Now Share Save Job