Title:  Director, Statewide Accounting

Overview

The Department of Finance and Management is seeking to fill a managerial level role that involves the operation, direction, and coordination of statewide accounting functions and support functions for VISION (the State’s financial accounting system) in the Division of Financial Operations. This position is multi-faceted and serves as senior advisor to the Finance and Management Budget Office and the Joint Fiscal Office regarding policy implications and budgetary impact of new proposed legislative language.  Supervises a staff of professional VISION Financial Analysts, VISION Support Specialists, the Assistant Director of Statewide Accounting, and the VISION Support Manager.  Reports to the Commissioner of Finance and Management. An ideal candidate may have supervisory experience as well as knowledge of statewide accounting systems.

Who May Apply

This position, Director, Statewide Accounting (Job Requisition #20621), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact adam.greshin@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a standard office setting. Work outside of normal duty hours can be anticipated at times. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s and 7 years’ professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included managing a major fiscal program or operation.

or

Three (3) years or more as Assistant Director of Statewide Accounting or Financial Director III or IV or equivalent financial position with the State of Vermont.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.