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Financial Manager I - UNTF
The duties of the Financial Manager position encompasses oversight of all accounting functions and fiscal matters for the State of Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF) as well as providing management support to the Administrator. The Financial Manager has direct fiscal supervision of the Chapter Projects and other UNTF grant programs and assumes responsibility in the absence of the Administrator. The Financial Manager shall perform duty assignments and responsibilities within the upper management level of the UNTF operations. This Financial Manager is assigned to the Blanding, Utah office.
Job Details
FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $29.86 - $48.96 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter - Victoria Trujillo victoriatrujillo@utah.gov 801-957-7235
Application Deadline - Open Until Filled*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Key Responsibilities
The Financial Manager works under the direct supervision of the UNTF Administrator in performing the following duties.

• Monitors monthly revenues including oil royalty tracking, rental income, and investment results.
• Monitors/tracks monthly revenue receipts and oil production and sales on a per well basis.
• Works in conjunction with federal, state, tribal, and private agencies in collecting data such as sales reports from the U.S. Government-Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), other data, and in submitting required reports.
• Establishes and monitors yearly budgets and expenditures for UNTF accounts in all areas of responsibility (administration, health, education, Chapter projects and other);
• Coordinates with the UNTF Administrator, UNTF staff, Dine' Advisory Committee (DAC), and the UNTF Board of Trustees to establish yearly budgets and to revise the yearly budgets as necessary.
• Follows all state-established procurement and purchasing policies in acquiring construction materials and services for projects and supplies, equipment, and general office needs for UNTF operations.
• Establishes agency accounting policies as they relate to UNTF programs in accordance with State of Utah Code 51-10-101 to 51-10-107 and the State of Utah - Navajo Revitalization Fund (NRF) program.
• Administers grants for other organizations such as the Navajo Utah Commission (NUC) and follows NUC-obtained grants requirements for procurement, financial reports, and other grant-related requirements.
• Coordinates with the Navajo Utah Commission, Navajo Revitalization Fund, and other entities for expenditures, reports, reimbursements, etc.
• Safeguards and maintains UNTF assets including establishment of inventory listings, appropriate market values, and taking care of any facility/equipment repairs or maintenance needs, and properly purging and disposing of unnecessary inventory.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and reconciles monthly accounts to match the State of Utah's Vantage automated accounting systems. Makes necessary adjustment entries, vendor payments, bank reconciliations, and acquiring UNTF purchases.
• Coordinates with the Office of the Auditor General to prepare and submit documents for the annual audit. Prepares the annual report and submits it to the State Legislature-Native American Legislative Liaison Committee (NALLC).
• Authorizes and exercises approval for payments and all other UNTF transactions (GAX, GMA, IAT, ITI, IDT, Cash Receipts, JV's and JVE's).
• Coordinates with UNTF office staff to monitor/execute accounting work needed for Chapter Projects and other UNTF grants as well as UNTF administrative expenditures.
• Prepares, submits, and presents monthly progress reports to the UNTF Administrator, the Dine' Advisory Committee (DAC), and the Board of Trustees.
• Attends and participates in the meetings of the DAC and Board meetings, NRF Board Meetings monthly NUC CIO coordination meetings and/or project meetings, CEU Endowment Committee, trainings, conferences, and other meetings as needed by UNTF.
• Responsible for all tasks related to DAC and Board meetings on an alternating basis with the UNTF Administrator, such as agenda items, proposals review, coordination with the Chapters, monthly reports of UNTF staff, packaging of the meeting packets, recording, writing, & editing of the minutes, posting documents in the State of Utah's Public Meetings Website, and ensuring follow-up items from the meetings are completed.
• Participates with other UNTF staff to provide orientation & training on project proposals, forms, procedures, fund accounting, funds collection for projects, Chapter Projects funds allocation, and the UNTF & NRF funding proposal processes.
• Participates in and makes determinations as the first reviewer of appeals from applicants stemming from the Higher Education College Financial Aid / Scholarships program.
• Supervises the accounting technician and front office technicians.
• Observes all applicable State of Utah Personnel Policies and Procedures relative to his/her employment status.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the UNTF Administrator.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
The best candidate for this position will have:

• 3-6 years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance plus 2 years of related experience.
• Valid Utah Drivers License, as the job duties require operation of a state-owned vehicle and requires some local and distant travel.
• Experience performing reconciliations.
• Experience in debt collection.
• Experience working with accounting systems.
• Experience using a variety of software applications to query data.
• Experience supervising subordinate personnel.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with working with Navajo Chapter officials and staff, Navajo employees, and with project fund accounting on Navajo land.
About the Role
Location -
151 E 500 N
Blanding, Utah, 84511
United States
Background Check Required - No
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - AS - Employees whose appointment is required by law to be career service exempt
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 AgencyThe Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF) is an independent state agency located in Blanding, UT. The UNTF has a staff of 20 employees consisting of 10 office personnel and 10 maintenance/construction staff. UNTF receives 37.5% of the 12.5% oil royalties from 16 leases from the "Aneth Extension" land (the middle third section of the Aneth Chapter land base). All other oil royalties from Aneth, Red Mesa, Mexican Water, and Teecnospos are collected by the Navajo Nation (tribe). UNTF administers this Trust Fund for use in common for Utah Navajo Chapters and communities for various purposes such as higher education college financial aid, housing (new, renovation, additions), powerlines, public facility buildings such as Chapter Houses, Senior Citizens Centers, Warehouses, etc. as well as other eligible projects as initiated by the Chapters.
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.