Financial Director III

DGS Office of External Affairs; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Agency of Human Services seeks a Financial Director III to provide strategic financial oversight of Medicaid budgeting, forecasting, expenditure reporting, and federal compliance. The role coordinates with senior leadership, federal partners, and other state agencies on payment methodologies and audits, with direct supervision of three Financial Managers.

The position requires advanced degrees in accounting or related fields and extensive experience in fiscal operations and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 20+ credit hours in accounting and 4+ years of fiscal operations experience.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of fiscal operations or program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial oversight of Vermont's Medicaid program, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee expenditure reporting and federal compliance across programs.
• Coordinate with senior leadership, federal partners, and other state agencies on payment methodologies and audits.
• Direct supervisory oversight of three Financial Managers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration

Job description

The Agency of Human Services seeks a Financial Director III to provide strategic financial oversight of Vermont's Medicaid program, including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure reporting, and federal compliance. The role involves coordination with senior leadership, federal partners, and other state agencies on payment methodologies and audits, with direct supervision of three Financial Managers.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 20+ credit hours in accounting plus 4 years professional fiscal operations experience
• Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration with 3 years professional fiscal operations experience
• 7+ years professional accounting, budgeting, or fiscal operations experience with program management
• Experience managing major fiscal programs or operations
• Possible requirement for VISION system (PeopleSoft financial management) experience