Financial Director III

Are you a problem solver with a passion for service? Do you have a good eye for detail but can see the larger picture of how the puzzle pieces work together? Do you enjoy digging into the data to answer a question and support a colleague? Do you have strong supervisory skills, with a focus on strength based leadership? If so, the Department for Children and Families Business Office may just be the place for you.

We are looking for someone to fill our Director of Financial Analytics position based out of the Waterbury State Office Complex. This position manages the Analytics Unit within the DCF Business Office, which is composed of the Cost Allocation Plan team and the Budget Team. Core responsibilities of this position include creating the monthly financial monitoring reports for the department, overseeing the quarterly cost allocation and federal financial reporting, managing the annual budget data entry process, oversee the closeout revenue and expense reconciliation for the department, and act as the Deputy Business Office Director for the Department.

While this position is based out of Waterbury, there is opportunity for a hybrid (in office/remote) schedule. Some travel, mostly in state, may be required. Experience with cost allocation, fund accounting, federal reporting and knowledge of state financial bulletins and Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance is preferred. This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership role in a tight knit team doing impactful work supporting and empowering Vermont families.

This position, Financial Director III (Job Requisition #53092), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact megan.smeaton@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.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

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 four (4) 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.

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Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field AND three (3) 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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