Financial Director II

Overview
The department operates two enterprise funds- the Vermont Lottery and the Division of Liquor Control. This position has managerial responsibility for all fiscal operations in the department which generates over $250 million in revenue and contributes $50M to the state's tax revenues. Oversees accounting work in the maintenance, review, and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. Supervision over senior professional and technical accounting personnel. Responsible for all fiscal functions, including budget development, auditing, internal controls, fiscal operations, federal program fiscal administration. Duties are performed with significant independence under the general direction of the Commissioner's office.
Who May Apply
This position, Financial Director II (Job Requisition #37444) , is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Wendy Knight at Wendy.Knight@vermont.gov .

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.
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 three (3) 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

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

Associate's degree AND five (5) 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 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 (1) year or more of experience as a Financial Director I with the State of Vermont.
Special Requirements
For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

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

Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families

Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule

Low cost group life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive-based Wellness Program

Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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