Financial Manager II Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID AC3BC340-FA4D-4)

Description

Overview

We are looking for a new member to join our close-knit Analytics team in the DCF business office.  This key budget position will perform appropriation projections and other functions for complex division(s) and will use their expertise to problem solve projection issues and provide answers to questions from the budget & program team members, as well coach and train the other team members in our group.  The successful candidate will be serving as team leader, orienting & training budget staff, writing procedures and completing budget projections.  The position will also job shadow the other members of budget team to learn how to prepare and offer insight on the monthly expenditure & revenue projection for multiple departments and meet with divisional & business office management during the monthly expenditure and projection overview.  And this position will job shadow the CAP (Cost Allocation Team) side of the Analytics team to gain knowledge of the revenues for DCF and crosswalk that information to Budget side of the unit.  This position will collaborate with management to perform year-end closeout duties, may perform adjusting & correcting entries, perform POCF reconciliations, perform complex reconciliations on cost that needs further review to ensure correct coding and proper billing, and serving as the team lead on new and existing projects, including grants that require more than standard management.   This position may also serve as the liaison with other units in the business office, enabling better communication & process development.  This position does not currently 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.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Manager II (Job Requisition #55455), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Joan.Adams@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

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. 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 Manager I with the State of Vermont.

OR

Certification as a CPA.

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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