Financial Manager I

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

State retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of Vermont, Agency of Human Services Central Office, is seeking a Financial Manager I to oversee federal grants management, budgeting, and financial analysis for a diverse portfolio of programs. The role reports to the central office and supports sub-recipients and compliance with state and federal requirements.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, cash reconciliation, and preparing official reports in line with CFRs and Vermont policies, with potential supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a degree that includes 20 credit hours in accounting and 2+ years of professional accounting or fiscal operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in any field with 4+ years of professional level accounting, budgeting or fiscal administration experience.
• Associate's degree with 6+ years of professional level accounting, budgeting or fiscal administration experience.
• High School diploma with 8+ years of professional level accounting, budgeting or fiscal administration experience.
• One year as Financial Administrator III with the State of Vermont.
• CPA certification is acceptable and may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Federal Grants Management: serve as the primary financial contact for assigned federal grants, managing applications, awards, reports, expenditures, and grant records.
• Coordinate sub-recipient agreements in compliance with state and federal requirements (Vermont Bulletin 5.0, Notices of Award, CFRs).
• Coordinate with the AHS Federal Revenue team on cash reconciliation and federal expenditure reporting, including SEFA and ACFR requirements.
• Budget & Financial Analysis and Business Office Support: serve as primary budget analyst for assigned AHS-CO appropriations.
• Cross-train and provide backup support for budget development, cost allocation, accounting, payroll, agreements, and administrative services.
• For some positions supervisory or management experience may be preferred.

Skills

Grants management

Financial analysis

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting with 20 accounting credits

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years accounting experience

Associate's degree with 6+ years accounting experience

High School diploma with 8+ years accounting experience

One year as Financial Administrator III (State of Vermont)

CPA certification

Job description

Overview

The Agency of Human Services Central Office (AHS-CO) is seeking a Financial Manager to support a diverse portfolio of programs, including, but not limited to, SerVermont, Refugee Resettlement, Developmental Disabilities Council, and AHS Field Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Federal Grants Management
• Serve as the primary financial contact for assigned federal grants, managing applications, awards, reports, expenditures, and grant records.
• Coordinate sub-recipient agreements in compliance with state and federal requirements, including Vermont Administrative Bulletin 5.0, Notices of Award, and applicable CFRs.
• Coordinate with the AHS Federal Revenue team on cash reconciliation and federal expenditure reporting, including SEFA and ACFR requirements.
• Budget & Financial Analysis and Business Office Support
• Serve as primary budget analyst for assigned AHS-CO appropriations.
• Cross-train and provide backup support for budget development, cost allocation, accounting, payroll, agreements, and administrative services.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Manager I (Job Requisition #55193), 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.

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

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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.

Background Checks

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.