Financial Director I

State of Vermont; Montpelier, Northern (VT, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan for employees and families

12 paid holidays and generous leave

State retirement options: pension and

Deferred compensation 457(b) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Vermont, Agency of Education, seeks a Financial Director I to lead and oversee financial management supporting its programs and operations. This role directs fiscal office processes, including budgeting, payroll, auditing, and financial reporting for multiple programs.

Responsibilities include preparing complex financial reports, managing spending distributions, and coordinating systems across offices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or related field and 1 year professional level accounting or fiscal operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or accounting-focused program with 20 accounting credits and 2 years of professional fiscal operations experience including managing a major program or operation.
• Associate's degree with 4+ years or 6+ years of experience managing a major fiscal program or staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 7+ years of professional level fiscal operations experience.
• One year as a Financial Manager III with the State of Vermont and related fiscal leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management activities supporting the Agency’s programs and operations.
• Oversee budget development, financial reporting, internal controls, cost analysis, and accounting operations.
• Administer federal grants and programs, including complex reporting and cost distribution.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and complex fiscal data; post, balance, and reconcile records.
• Serve as a senior fiscal liaison with federal agencies, state departments and local partners.

Education

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or related field

Bachelor's degree in accounting or accounting-focused program with 20 credit hours in accounting and 2 years professional fiscal operations experience

Associate's degree with 4+ years of professional level accounting/fiscal operations experience or 6+ years managing major fiscal programs

High school diploma or equivalent with 7+ years of professional level fiscal operations experience

One year as Financial Manager III with the State of Vermont

Tools

VISION system

Job description

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The Agency of Education is seeking a Financial Director I to lead and oversee financial management activities supporting the Agency’s programs and operations. This position is responsible for budget development, financial reporting, internal controls, cost analysis, accounting operations, and the administration of federal grants and programs.

The Financial Director I directs fiscal office processes and procedures and oversees staff responsible for maintaining accounting and financial records, including budgeting, payroll, and auditing. The position prepares and analyzes financial statements, reports, and complex fiscal data; posts, balances, and reconciles accounting records; and analyzes and distributes multi-program costs to the appropriate funds.

This position plays a key role in the fiscal management of federal grants and programs, including preparing complex federal reports, reconciling benefit accounts, applying cost distribution formulas, and coordinating financial systems across multiple offices or programs. The Financial Director I also serves as a senior fiscal liaison with federal agencies, state departments, and local community partners, providing expertise and coordination on complex financial and accounting matters.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced financial professional to support sound fiscal management, accountability, and compliance across the Agency of Education.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Director I (Job Requisition #54519), is open to internal and external candidates.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field AND one (1) 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 two (2) 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 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 six (6) years or more of experience managing a significant fiscal program or section.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent 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

One (1) year as a Financial Manager III with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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.