Financial Manager II, DHHS
FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $32.81 - $44.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - Hybrid
Recruiter - Niccole Johnson niccolejohnson@utah.gov 801-538-3956
Application Deadline - 7/5/2026
Key Responsibilities
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a Financial Manager II to join our Division of Finance and Administration (DFA). As a Financial Manager II, 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.
Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:
- Developing, maintaining, and implementing procedures and controls for budgeting, accounting, contracts, federal reporting, and other financial services for DHHS.
- Preparing the annual Cost Allocation Plan.
- Managing staff and their workload.
- Reviewing fiscal operations to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and control.
- Assisting divisions with state and federal fiscal year-end closeouts.
- Managing awarded federal grants with State funds and tracking budgets.
- Responding to requests from management and other stakeholders.
- Preparation and review of financial reports.
- Coordinate responses to CMS requests.
- Medicaid transfer and coding review.
- Point of contact for internal and external audits.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Experience with process improvement related to financial management or accounting.
- Experience with data mining for financial reporting.
- Experience using and interpreting data to formulate and present conclusions and recommendations.
- Experience reading and interpreting federal and state statutes or rules.
Supplemental Information:
- Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.
- This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time and for any reason.
- 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.
- DHRM rules apply for promotions and transfers.
- Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
About the Role
Location -
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required - You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - AX - Employees in supervisory positions
Why You Should Join Our TeamIn 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 AgencyBecome an integral part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and contribute to the vision of advocating for, supporting, and serving all individuals and communities in Utah; and ensuring all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives. Help us achieve this through effective policy and a seamless system of services and programs.
EEO StatementThe 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.