Financial Manager III

The Agency of Transportation (AOT) has an exciting opportunity available for an individual with experience in finance and/or accounting to join our Accounting Unit in the position of Financial Manager III.

This position is responsible for the supervision of 3 financial professionals within the Accounting Unit. The positions in this section focus on the reconciliation of various complex internal accounting systems, processing expenditure transfers within the financial systems, compiling data for energy tracking, and working closely with the Agency's Department of Motor Vehicles reconciling internal financial systems. This position develops and maintains extensive intricate Excel spreadsheets. This position also completes tasks and reports for the year end State of Vermont ACFR.

The ideal candidate will have experience with STARS, VISION, VT Buys and possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, and Access), strong math skills and high attention to detail. They will have the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. The ability to work effectively under tight time restraints and meet deadlines is required. An ability to effectively supervise is also needed.

We recommend interested candidates submit a cover letter along with their resume to explain their interest in the position and how their experience would apply to this position.

This position, Financial Manager III (Job Requisition #54000), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Diane Bigglestone at diane.bigglestone@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

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.

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

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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