Financial Manager

United-States-Courts; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Courts in Salt Lake City seeks a Financial Manager to lead the budget, finance and procurement functions. The role coordinates administrative, analytical and technical work and prepares the court's budget while guiding the finance, budget and procurement staff.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, at least six years of post‑graduate experience in budget/financial work with three years in management, and strong communication, leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or closely related field.
• Six years of post-graduate specialized experience in budget, financial, accounting or related field; procurement administration experience and attention to detail required.
• Three years of the six years of experience must have been in a position with substantial management and supervisory responsibility.
• Management experience that provided an opportunity to gain skill in developing interpersonal work relationships, the ability to exercise mature judgment, and knowledge of managerial policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate the administrative, analytical, technical and professional work related to budget, finance and procurement functions of the court.
• Provide support for the entire court regarding financial and budget matters and oversee financial operations and preparation of the court’s budget.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the finance, budget and procurement staff.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

JIFMS

Job description

The Financial Manager performs and coordinates the administrative, analytical, technical and professional work related to the budget, finance and procurement functions of the court. The incumbent provides support for the entire court regarding financial and budget matters and is responsible for the financial operations and preparation of the court's budget. The incumbent provides leadership and oversees the work of the finance, budget and procurement staff. Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance or closely related field. A minimum of six years of post-graduate specialized experience in budget, financial, accounting or related field; procurement administration experience and attention to detail is required. In addition, three years of the six years of experience must have been in a position with substantial management and supervisory responsibility. Management experience that provided an opportunity to gain skill in developing interpersonal work relationships required to lead employees, the ability to exercise mature judgment, and knowledge of concept of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the US District Court. Must possess outstanding leadership, organizational, project management and human relations skills.

Specialized experience and supervisory experience in a financial environment; experience in auditing and internal controls review and implementation; strong written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations and laws; knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Windows based applications; ability to work successfully in a fast paced, team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited educational institution. Accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant.
• Prior experience working in budget and/or finance in a federal court unit. Extensive knowledge of financial and accounting management, federal judiciary budget guidelines and policies, including allocation formulas, processes, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of automation systems, preferably experience with JIFMS, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

A successful candidate must have unquestioned integrity, superior organizational and analytical skills, detailed oriented, and have the ability to problem solve and exercise sound judgement. Demonstrate sound ethics, maintain a professional demeanor and presence, possess effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to work with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds, manage multiple demands in a fast paced work environment, ability to compile information within established time frames, follow detailed instructions accurately and ability to adapt to change.