Title:  Financial Manager III

Overview

Are you a forward-thinking financial professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a talented and proactive Financial Manager III to join our fast-paced Central Business Office. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to the success of our department, we invite you to apply!

About the Role:
As a Financial Manager III, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring the effective management of budgets and expenditures across both local and departmental levels. Reporting directly to the Financial Director II, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our internal reporting systems and overseeing payroll monitoring workbooks, including site-specific and the Consolidated Master Payroll book.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget Development and Management: Lead the development, entry, and maintenance of organizational budgets within the State's budget system and financial system VISION, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Payroll Oversight: Manage and maintain advanced Excel workbooks for budgeting and payroll monitoring, ensuring seamless operations.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor one staff member, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Cross-Departmental Support: Provide backup support to other DOC business office divisions as needed, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
• Effective Communication: Engage with all levels within the department, ensuring clear and effective communication of financial strategies and updates.

Special Qualifications:

• Excel Expertise: Mastery of advanced Excel skills is essential, as you will utilize complex workbooks for budgeting and payroll monitoring.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to the financial health and efficiency of the DOC, making a real difference in our operations and public safety.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Manager III (Job Requisition #53002), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Linda.Ladd@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

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 three (3) or more years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience INCLUDING experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR

Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND five (5) or more years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience INCLUDING experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR

Associate's degree AND seven (7) 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 nine (9) 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 years as a Financial Manager II with the State of Vermont.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

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: 12 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

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

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.