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FINANCIAL MANAGER

Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/18

Posting End Date: 2025/08/04

Category: Accounting and Finance

Sub Category: Environmental Services

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 40.14

Maximum Salary: 47.22

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meetthe MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities.

This positionmaybe eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy (https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/TelecommutingResources/Section7\_Telecommuting\_Policy.pdf) . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation.

Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Financial Managerfor the State Office located in Boise, ID.

Salary Range: $40.14 - $47.22

Responsibilities:

• Management:

- Provide team leadership and oversee employees.

- Manage the budget, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the State Revolving Fund.

- Plan and oversee program activities.

- Evaluate employee workloads, develop performance plans, and hire and train employees.

• Financial consulting and advising:

- Develop and recommend financial policies and procedures.

- Perform complex accounting, auditing, and budget reviews.

- Analyze, prepare, and oversee the preparation of various financial reports and documents.

- Ensure financial systems and documents follow laws, policies, standards, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices.

- Provide professional consultation on financial matters to support financial requirements.

• GAAP:

- Use GAAP to prepare work papers, budgets, and tax and payroll records.

- Provide input into the development of accounting systems.

- Conduct analytical, creative, evaluative, and advisory work, drawing upon the theories, principles, and terminology of GAAP.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Accounting Principles and Practices:Typically Gained byat least four years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)ORa Bachelor’s degree in accountingORa Master's degree in BusinessORa current professional certification as a CPA or as a CGFM.

Typically Gained by supervisory experience that required work assignment, direction and monitoring with responsibility (or with significant input) for hiring employees, preparing performance evaluations, and handling grievances or discipline; or successful completion of course or seminars that included all five elements of management: planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

Experience:

+ Analyzing financial and auditing data:Typically Gained throughexperience that includes the design, development, preparation, analysis of, and distribution of monthly and ad hoc financial operating reportsANDyear-end GAAP/GASB compliant financial statements.

+ Auditing or designing financial systems:Typically Gained throughrecent experience that includes the review, approval, and development of specifications for automated financial system design, modification and enhancement.

+ Establishing internal financial or auditing controls:Typically Gained throughexperience that includes reporting and recording of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP, GASB, state and federal rules and regulations and development and management of financial systems security.

+ Preparing and making oral presentations:Typically Gained byexperience as a manager/supervisor in making presentations for decision making to government officials, top-level management, special interest groups or other decision makers outside the organization.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations)

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.

• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.

• Some travel may be required.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):

DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.

To protect human health and the quality of

Idaho's air, land, and water.

www.deq.idaho.gov

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (208) 373-0333