Financial Director III

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

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About The Position

Work where health is the bottom line. The mission of the Vermont Department of Health is to promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies. The Department of Health is seeking a Financial Director III, reporting to the Department's lead Financial Director IV. The position will be assigned to direct key aspects of the financial operations for the state public health agency with a $250 million annual budget. The position will supervise; directing staff working in some or all these areas: payroll, contracting, subrecipient grants, accounts payable and financial accounting. The department has over 100 separate federal grant awards and an accounts receivable portfolio of over $25 million.
Who May Apply This position, Financial Director III (Job Requisition #54482), is listed as a STATE PROMOTIONAL ONLY posting. Only current State of Vermont employees who have successfully completed an original probationary period OR non-State employees eligible for veteran's preference are eligible to apply for this position. Your application will not be considered if you do not meet one of these requirements. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Megan Hoke at [e-mail] . Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. 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 in a standard office setting.

Requirements

• 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 four (4) 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.
• Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field AND three (3) 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.
• Associate's degree 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.
• High School diploma AND nine (9) 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.
• One (1) year or more of experience as a Financial Director II with the State of Vermont.

Nice To Haves

• For some positions preference may be given to applicants with experience managing large fiscal operations.
• For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director