Financial Manager III Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 45A649C9-A9D8-4)

Description

Overview

The Office of the Vermont State Treasurer, Treasury Operations Division seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to serve as the division's next Financial Manager III. This position will assist with a variety of accounting, financial management, and treasury functions including:

 

• Assisting the Director of Treasury Operations with managing the relationships with the State's banking partners to include tasks such as opening and closing bank accounts, updating authorized signers, researching unusual banking transactions, researching inquiries from payees, and assisting with the annual delegated bank account review.
• Assisting Director of Treasury Operations with the management and review of the reconciliation process for the State's core bank accounts. This will include reviewing monthly reconciliations, and with assistance from Financial Administrator I, working with departments throughout State government to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Working with the Director of Treasury Operations and Financial Director II, assist with the management of the daily check and disbursement process
• Assist with the management of the department's accounts payable process
• May assist with budgeting process by conducting payroll forecasting, periodic expense review, researching budget-to-actual variances.  
• The Treasury Operations division expects several IT projects in the future, including upgrades to existing systems and implementation of new systems impacting the division's accounting, financial reporting, banking, and accounts payable processes. This position may assist with project management and implementation.
• This position will involve working with multiple stakeholders within the Treasurer's Office, and also throughout State government in various agencies. Will also work with external stakeholders including vendors, suppliers, and recipients of State funds. Involves interacting with stakeholders at all levels of seniority, and various backgrounds and relationships to state government. Superb communication and problem-solving skills are key to success. 

 

This position will be hybrid-remote with 2-3 days in office in Montpelier, Vermont. It is expected that more time will be spent in-person during the initial months to facilitate the onboarding process, with some remote work days possible after successful training. Applicants residing outside of commuting distance to Montpelier are encouraged to apply if they have a genuine desire to relocate.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Manager III (Job Requisition #52049), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jeremiah.Breer@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.

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) or more years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience INCLUDING experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

 

OR

 

Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND five (5) or more years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience INCLUDING experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

 

OR

 

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.

 

OR

 

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.

 

OR

 

One years as a Financial Manager II 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.

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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