Title:  Financial Director II

Overview

The Financial Services Division (FSD) of the Agency of Administration (AoA) is presenting an opportunity for a Financial Director II to join our successful team to provide complex financial, budget management, and business consulting services to a variety of state departments and organizations.

 

This position will work independently and as member of a dynamic team, with direct communication to client leadership and staff to maintain effective working relationships, fiscal management and encourage best accounting practices. This position will assist an assigned client base in state budgeting, yearend closing and regular budget monitoring and fiscal management as well as business consulting. In addition, this position prepares annual Internal Service Fund (ISF) financial statements and is a regular contributor to special continuous improvement projects, and upgrade and implementation statewide systems projects. As a member of this team, you will be called upon to understand how the various statewide systems interact and how any upgrades or changes will affect the various stakeholders.

 

This is a dynamic office and the needs of our clients often change, the necessary obligations and scope of services our office provides also change so we are looking for a motivated individual that is adaptable to change and works well in a team!

 

We foster a hybrid work environment where telework is offered but there are specified days each month identified as Core Days when working in the office is necessary.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Director II(Job Requisition #49982), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Holly Ferrant at holly.s.ferrant@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field AND two (2) years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience including managing a major fiscal program or operation.

OR

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 20 credit hours in accounting and three (3) years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included managing a major fiscal program or operation.

OR

Associate's degree AND five (5) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff OR six (6) years or more of experience managing a significant fiscal program or section.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as a Financial Director I with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

For some positions preference may be given to applicants with experience managing large fiscal operations.

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 and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The 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.