Financial Director IV
State of Vermont | |
life insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement | |
United States, Vermont, Montpelier | |
120 State Street (Show on map) | |
April 26, 2024 | |
Overview
The Agency of Natural Resources is hiring for a dynamic, senior-level financial professional to plan, direct, and coordinate the operational, administrative and financial functions of the Agency and its three departments. This position requires nimble time management and processes, strong leadership skills and adaptability in a range of financial, managerial, and communication areas. The position's key responsibilities include: reporting to the Agency Secretary to prepare the annual budget, directing all fiscal office processes and procedures, managing a team that processes day-to-day financial and administrative transactions and identifying and implementing operational efficiencies across business offices. The position is also responsible for establishing and implementing new fiscal processes for the Secretary's Office. The work involves highly complex accounting activities specific to state government. This position is a key member of our Agency's leadership team and brings a fiscal perspective to policy development and management practices. Who May Apply
This position,Financial Director IV (Job Requisition #50004), is open to all State employees and external applicants. Environmental Factors
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting but some travel will require private means of transportation. Duties may require extensive time outside of normal work hours. Incumbent will be expected to attend public meetings and hearings and to testify before the Legislature. A wide diversity of opinion and emotions can be anticipated for which diplomacy and tact will be required. Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field AND four (4) 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 seven (7) 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 Three (3) years or more as a Financial Director III with the State of Vermont. Special Requirements
1) For some positions experience working with VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required. 2) Preference may be given to applicants with experience managing large fiscal operations. 3) For some positions preference may be given to applicants with a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other specific degree program. 4) For some positions preference may be given to applicants with a CPA (or similar certification). 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:
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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. |