Financial Director IV

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Children and Families of the State of Vermont is seeking a CFO/Financial Director IV to lead the Business Office. You will oversee all financial activities, budgeting, planning and reporting, and supervise 48 professionals across four units.

The role sits in Waterbury with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and some in-state travel. The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, tackle complex problems, and work across programs to manage the department's

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration and 4+ years of professional fiscal operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 20 accounting credits and 7+ years of professional fiscal operations experience.
• 3+ years as Financial Director III with the State of Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department for Children and Families' Business Office as CFO/Financial Director IV.
• Oversee financial activities, budgeting, reporting and testify on a $700 million budget.
• Supervise a staff of 48 across Analytics, AP/AR, Grants/Contracts and Special Projects.

Education

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration

Bachelor's degree with 20 accounting credits

Three+ years as Financial Director III with the State of Vermont

Job description

Overview

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].

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.

Environmental Factors

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

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: 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

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.