Budget Director
Job in
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84101, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
Utah Transit Authority
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Financial Compliance, Corporate Finance -
Management
Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Budget Director at Utah Transit Authority (UTA) leads the planning, development, and management of UTA's operating and capital budgets within the Finance, Accounting & Administration department. This role oversees budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to support buses, light rail, and commuter rail services across the Wasatch Front. The Budget Director partners with executive leadership, ensures compliance with governmental and transit regulations, promotes fiscal sustainability, and aligns budget strategies with UTA's values of safety, integrity, public responsiveness, and community-focused service.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of UTA's annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with department leaders.
- Oversee multi-year financial forecasts and long-range financial planning for transit operations and capital projects.
- Monitor budget performance, conduct variance analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Prepare and present budget reports to executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards, internal policies, and applicable regulations.
- Direct budget staff, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
- Collaborate with operations, planning, and capital project teams to align financial resources with strategic priorities.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support sustainability-focused financial initiatives.
- Maintain and improve budgeting systems, tools, and processes for accuracy and efficiency.
- Support grant management and funding strategy by coordinating with finance and planning teams.
Required Skills
- Budget development and administration
- Financial forecasting and modeling
- Governmental accounting (GASB)
- Public sector financial reporting
- Capital planning and capital budgeting
- Variance and trend analysis
- Financial ERP and budgeting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Hyperion)
- Data analysis and Excel modeling
- Risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis
- Leadership and cross-functional collaboration
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