Financial Manager II

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is recruiting for a Financial Manager to perform financial and administrative operations within a small business office. This is a great opportunity to become part of a team that works to conserve all species of fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the people of Vermont. If you are looking to contribute to the Department's mission and support its dedicated staff, this position is for you. For more information about the Department visit our website: https://vtfishandwildlife.com

The Financial Manager is responsible for a wide range of operations including assistance with budget development, fund management, budget monitoring, fiscal controls, federal draws and reporting and closeout activities. This position is also the team leader for the licensing office and directly supervises two permanent positions.

This position requires strong fiscal, communication, and organizational skills. The Financial Manager is supervised by the Director of Finance and Administration.

This position has a hybrid schedule. Telework may be approved and regular in-person days are required.

This position, Financial Manager II (Job Requisition #52659), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contactelizabeth.stratton@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.

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 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.

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Bachelor's degree in any discipline 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.

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Associate's degree AND six (6) 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.

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High School diploma 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.

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One year as a Financial Manager I with the State of Vermont.

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Certification as a CPA.

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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