Chief Financial Officer

CareerArc; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance division, overseeing complex budgets and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. This role requires strong leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The position offers the flexibility of remote work within Vermont and contiguous states, balanced with necessary in-office responsibilities. Join a dynamic team committed to fiscal excellence and public service, where your expertise will significantly impact the agency's financial operations and strategic direction. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan at no cost

11 paid holidays each year

Generous leave plan

State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Low cost group life insurance

Incentive-based Wellness Program

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or related field with 5 years of experience required.
• Bachelor's degree with accounting credits and 8 years of experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex budgets and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Communicate with State and Federal leaders regarding fiscal operations.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Fiscal Auditing

Fiscal Analysis

Management

Leadership

Diplomacy

Tact

Education

Master's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree with accounting credits

Tools

VISION system

Job description

The Agency of Education (AOE) seeks to hire a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the AOE finance division, inclusive of the AOE Education Finance, Accounting, and Compliance and Risk Management Units. This position is responsible for overseeing highly complex budgets with a variety of funding sources, oversight and leadership of professional level accounting work in the maintenance, and review and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated history of supervision over senior professional, professional and technical accounting personnel.

In addition to the above, the Agency CFO is responsible for all fiscal functions for the AOE, including budget development, auditing, internal controls, fiscal operations, special or federal program fiscal administration. This position will be expected to communicate regularly with other State and Federal leaders, legislators, and external or partner organizations. Duties are performed with significant independence under the general direction of the Secretary.

This position offers the opportunity for remote work based within Vermont and contiguous states but will require regular in-office functions as determined by the Secretary of Education.

Who May Apply

This position, Chief Financial Officer (Job Requisition #51391), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Courtney O'Brien at [e-mail].
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting but some travel will require private means of transportation. Duties may require extensive time outside of normal work hours. Incumbent will be expected to attend public meetings and hearings and to testify before the Legislature. A wide diversity of opinion and emotions can be anticipated for which diplomacy and tact will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field AND five (5) 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 eight (8) 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

Ten (10) 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 managing a major fiscal program or operation.

OR

Four (4) years or more as a Financial Director III with the State of Vermont.

OR

Three (3) year or more experience as a Financial Director IV with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional to executive level experience in a State Agency is preferred.

Special Requirements

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

Preference may be given to applicants with experience managing large fiscal operations.

For some positions preference may be given to applicants with a Master's degree in public administration, business administration, or other specific degree program.

For some positions preference may be given to applicants with a CPA (or similar certification).

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

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.