Title: Financial Manager II

Application Deadline Date: 09/23/2025

Req ID: 53339

Department: Administration Agency

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $32.87

Maximum Salary: $51.52

Overview

The Financial Services Division of the Agency of Administration (AoA) is seeking a Financial Manager II that has demonstrated leadership skills and high-level financial management and accounting experience.

The Financial Services Division is a hard-working group that provides comprehensive financial accounting and budgetary services to 16 of the State of Vermont's largest Departments, Boards, Commissions and Offices. In addition, we provide financial consulting services on several ongoing new statewide projects and initiatives to include but not limited to Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and the VTBuys new purchasing system. A self-motivated and well-rounded leader and supervisor with excellent communication and project management skills who is detail oriented will be a great fit for this position.

We offer a team-oriented and continuously improving environment in which you can be an important contributor. While VISION system (or other accounting system) experience is desired, we are also looking for a creative and motivated team player with strong demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills who champions the importance of continuous improvement.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Manager II (Job Requisition #53339), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jason Pinard at jason.pinard@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

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 two (2) 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

Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND four (4) 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

Associate's degree AND six (6) 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

High School diploma 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 year as a Financial Manager I with the State of Vermont.

OR

Certification as a CPA.

Special Requirements

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

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.