Financial Director I Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 0A8D9C4F-3DB4-4)

Description

Overview

The Department of Buildings & General Services (BGS) is seeking a Financial Director to join our forward-thinking department!

 

This position will oversee all fiscal operations and develop financial strategies to achieve program goals and successful outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to advise leadership on how to achieve short-term and long-term financial objectives and make more informed financial decisions. The position will have a key role in budget development and tracking, cost analysis, and financial strategy discussions.

 

Candidates must have the ability to perform complex financial analysis, modeling, and reporting, establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Director I (Job Requisition #52705), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Deputy Commissioner Emily Kisicki at emily.kisicki@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field AND one (1) 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 two (2) 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

Associate's degree 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 six (6) years or more of experience managing a significant fiscal program or section.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent and seven (7) 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 (1) year as a Financial Manager III with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

For some positions, preference may be given to applicants with experience managing large fiscal operations.

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: 11 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.

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