Financial Manager I

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Life insurance

Wellness program

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The State of Vermont is seeking a Budget Analyst in the Department for Children and Families to join a close-knit budget team. You will prepare monthly expenditure and revenue projections, and present analyses to management.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and experience with budgeting and fiscal operations. Background checks are required and work is performed in a standard office setting.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of professional accounting, budgeting, or fiscal analysis with program management experience.
• Alternative paths include various combinations of degrees with applicable experience as listed.
• CPA certification is a preferred credential for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly expenditure and revenue projection spreadsheets for multiple departments.
• Meet with division and budget office management to review expenditures and projections.
• Oversee general ledger accuracy and completeness of appropriations overseen.
• Verify program and department ID codes for staff, grants, contracts, and expenses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree with 20 accounting credits

Associate's degree + 6 years accounting experience

High School diploma + 8 years accounting experience

One year as Financial Administrator III

CPA certification

Tools

VISION system

Job description

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Do you like to work with numbers? Have a good eye for detail? Enjoy working with budgets & spreadsheets? Then the Department for Children and Families' Budget Unit may be just the place for you!

We are looking for a new member to join our close-knit budget team in the DCF business office. This position will be the budget analyst for multiple departments preparing monthly expenditure & revenue projection spreadsheets and will meet with divisional & business office management to provide expenditure and projection overview in relation to the budget. This position will have responsibility and oversight for general ledger accuracy and completeness of the appropriations he/she oversees, including verification of the program and department ID codes for staff, grants, contracts, other expenses and to include coding agreements. This position does not supervise. In our team, there are also opportunities to take on projects and engage in professional development. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, enjoy a challenge, have strong analytical skills and excellent EXCEL skills.

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 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.

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

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.