Financial Director IV

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium

Dental plan

Holidays

Leave plan

FMLI

Pension plan

457(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Life insurance

Wellness program

PSLF

Job summary

State of Vermont, Department for Children and Families, seeks a CFO/Financial Director IV to lead all financial activities and staff of 48 across multiple units. Based in Waterbury with hybrid in-office/remote options and some in-state travel, the role partners with SLT and reports on a $700M budget.

The successful candidate will provide strategic financial management, testify on budget matters, and collaborate across programs to drive fiscal outcomes for Vermonters.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree that includes 20 credit hours in accounting and seven (7) years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis or related fiscal operations experience including managing a major fiscal program.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial activities of the department including operations, planning, budgeting, testifying, and reporting.
• Supervise senior professionals and oversee a staff of 48 across Analytics, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Grants/Contracts, and Special Projects.
• Collaborate across programs on a complex $700 million budget and present to public bodies as needed.
• Occasional travel within state and hybrid in-office/remote work arrangements.

Education

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration

Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar with 20 credit hours in accounting and 7 years of fiscal operations experience

Job description

Are you interested in working with great people and solving problems that have real impacts on Vermonters? If so, the Department for Children and Families may be just the place for you! We are looking for a person to lead our Business Office as our CFO/Financial Director IV.

This position has primary responsibility and accountability for all the financial activities of the department, including operations, planning, budgeting, testifying, and reporting. The Financial Director supervises senior professionals and is ultimately responsible for overseeing a staff of 48 people throughout 4 units: Analytics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Grants and Contracts, and Special Projects.

The right candidate for this position will serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team at DCF, will dig into problems and think creatively, and will collaborate across all departmental programs on a complex, $700 million, budget that impacts services for Vermonters.

While this position is based in Waterbury, there is the opportunity for a hybrid (in office/remote) schedule; there may be some travel, mostly in state.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Director IV (Job Requisition #55784), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Erin Henderson at [e-mail] .
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 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 four (4) 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 seven (7) 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

Three (3) years or more as a Financial Director III with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

1) For some positions experience working with VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required. 2) Preference may be given to applicants with experience managing large fiscal operations. 3) For some positions preference may be given to applicants with a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other specific degree program. 4) 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: 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.