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Position Title:

Financial Manager I

Job Description:

Salt Lake City is seeking a Financial Manager to support the Sustainability Department. In this role, you’ll direct and administer all finance and accounting systems and reporting and financial programs. This includes overseeing and executing budget preparation, financial analysis, and cost accounting for the Sustainability Department. You will coordinate with the department’s leadership team and the central Finance Department to meet citywide deadlines and execute core functions. Major duties and responsibilities may also include oversight and coordination of other administrative functions such as grants & contract administration; inventory & asset management; auditing; purchasing; oversight of payroll; and other administrative activities.

About the Position:

This is a senior management position requiring critical decision-making skills and responsibilities necessary to inform, advise and assist executive leaders and elected officials with policy and financial decision making. This position is a full-time position with traditional office hours (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm) and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role.

About the Team:

The Sustainability Department’s mission is to develop goals and strategies to reduce pollution, protect natural resources, slow climate change, and establish a path toward greater equity, resiliency, and empowerment for the community. The Department is an Enterprise Fund and is organized into two separate divisions: the Waste and Recycling Division and the Energy & Environment Division. The Department operates with 65 Full-time Equivalent positions.

Learn more about the Sustainability Department and the services offered here (https://www.slc.gov/sustainability/) .

This announcement will remain open until the position is filled and may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by August 10th for priority review.

Position Salary Range:

$99,500- $134,600, depending on experience and education.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 13 paid holidays per year

+ Paid vacation and personal leave

+ 6 to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

+ Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)

+ A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Evaluates financial reports, plans, capital expenditures, billing/assessments, revenue management, operating records and financial statements. Directs and/or assists in the preparation of special studies, reports, analyses and recommendations in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial systems/plans, capital improvement planning, internal controls, legislative requirements, statistical reports and business forecasts for management use.

+ Make recommendations to improve the organization by providing comprehensive reports regarding improvements or changes needed to reach current and future goals. Ensure the timely and effective tracking of allocated resources, responsibilities and timelines associated with the department objectives; assist with monitoring progress on metrics.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with representatives of public and private agencies. Ability to supervise work of others and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

+ Supervises and directs staff to carry out varied administrative, business management and fiscal activities, including but not limited to: Operation and capital improvement budgets, accounting, auditing, personnel, property management, strategic planning, policy and procedural development, public relations, emergency management, safety and other related services. Trouble shoots division problems and assists in formulating efficient problem-solving techniques. Acts as a resource to assist in resolution of problems.

+ Maintains close working relationship with City administration, City Council office, departmental customers and vendors.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field plus six to eight years of increasingly responsible experience. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.

+ Thorough knowledge of principals of organization and management, public administration, public and governmental accounting, control of accrual and cash flow budgeting as well as organizational development techniques.

+ Proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel, accounting programs and electronic data processing Systems.

+ Ability to analyze administrative and financial problems and make appropriate recommendations; conduct cost benefit studies and evaluate alternative administrative and fiscal approaches. Ability to perform research, prepare and deliver presentations, and answer questions regarding findings and recommendations.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with representatives of public and private agencies. Ability to supervise work of others and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Experience in public sector accounting.

+ Experience with the Workday system, or similar.

Working Conditions:

+ Light physical effort. Some discomfort associated with prolonged periods of confinement to workstation, concentrating on figures and computer reports, and video display screens.

+ Low to high exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and associated job demands.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Department

Sustainability

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism.

We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.

If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) site.

Health & Wellness

+ 95% City-paid medical insurance

+ Dental, vision, life insurance

+ HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)

+ Wellness clinic for employees & families

+ Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Perks

+ Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)

+ Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))

+ Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

Thinking about applying or weighing another offer?

Use our Total Compensation Calculator (https://tools.slc.gov/totalcompensation/) to see the true value of your job offer—including salary, benefits, retirement, and more.

We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/paid-leave/) site.

+ 12 vacation days to start

+ 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday

+ Up to 80 hours personal leave annually

+ 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave

+ Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

Our Recruitment Team is ready to assist you throughout the entire hiring process—from questions about job openings to application support. Reach the Recruitment Team at 801-535-6699Or email: [email protected]

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.