Financial Manager I

State of Vermont; Montpelier (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan at no cost

12 paid holidays

FMLI insurance

Pension and deferred compensation

Job summary

The State of Vermont invites applications for a Financial Manager I to lead high‑level financial management and accounting activities within the Financial Services Division of the Agency of Administration. The position supports 16 state departments and participates in statewide ERP and VTBuys projects.

Strong communication and project management skills are sought to drive budgeting, reporting and financial operations with a team‑oriented, innovative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree that includes 20 credit hours in accounting and two or more years of professional level accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with four or more years of professional level accounting experience.
• Associate's degree with six years of professional level accounting experience.
• High School diploma with eight years or more of professional level accounting experience.
• One year as a Financial Administrator III with the State of Vermont.
• CPA certification.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Credit hours in accounting (20 hours)

CPA certification

Tools

VISION system

Job description

Overview

The Financial Services Division of the Agency of Administration (AOA) is seeking a Financial Manager I who has demonstrated high-level financial management and accounting experience.

The Financial Services Division is a dynamic, hard-working group in a fast paced inclusive, team environment that provides comprehensive financial accounting and budgetary services to 16 of the State of Vermont's largest Departments, Boards, Commissions and Offices. In addition, we provide financial consulting services on several ongoing new statewide projects and initiatives to include but not limited to Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and the VTBuys new purchasing system.

A self-motivated employee with excellent communication and project management skills who is detailed oriented will be a great fit for this position. We offer a team-oriented and continuously improving environment for which you can be an important contributor. While VISION system (or other accounting system) experience is desired, we are also looking for a creative and motivated team player.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Manager I (Job Requisition #55783), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

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 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

Bachelor's degree in any discipline 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

Associate's degree AND six (6) 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

High School diploma AND eight (8) 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 year as a Financial Administrator III with the State of Vermont.

OR

Certification as a CPA.

Preferred Qualifications

For some positions preference may be given to applicants with supervisory or management experience.

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

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.