Financial Director I

Overview

Is a career in public finance and business administration in your plans? How about a day filled with a variety of tasks? Are you an organized, detail oriented, multi-tasker? The Attorney General's Office (AGO) seeks a Financial Director to join its three-person Business Office and provide a path forward in succession planning. This position is located at 109 State Street in Montpelier and some remote work, up to 3 days per week, will be considered. 

 

The Financial Director is responsible for the day-to-day functions and operations of the Business Office. This includes financial transaction tracking, review, approval and reconciliation; auditing; internal controls; fiscal administration of federally funded programs; asset management; fund reconciliations; payroll and expense auditing; contract and grant reviews; and fleet management.

 

The AGO is comprised of approximately 150 employees, including almost 100 exempt Assistant Attorneys General who report to the Attorney General. The AGO is divided into six divisions (Administration, Human Services, General Counsel & Administrative Law, Civil, Criminal, and Environmental & Public Protection), each with its own funding sources and staff located across the state. The AGO also administers Diversion and Pre-Trial Services and grants funds to programs providing alternatives to the traditional criminal justice system.

 

A successful candidate must be able to recognize and implement best practices for business office operations and internal controls for the benefit of the AGO. Microsoft SharePoint and Excel are heavily relied upon; intermediate or advanced skills in these programs are preferred.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Director I (Job Requisition #52440), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Marcey Hodgdon at marcey.hodgdon@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 gro