Financial Manager I

Is a career in public finance and business administration in your plans? Are you interested in using your data tracking and financial know-how to serve your community? How about a day filled with a variety of tasks? Are you an organized, detail-oriented person who likes to stay busy? The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) is seeking a Financial Manager I to join its 14-person Business Office in the Analytics Unit. This position is located in the state office in Waterbury.

About the Role

A successful candidate will recognize and implement best practices for business office operations and internal controls to benefit DVHA. Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, is heavily relied upon; intermediate or advanced skills in these programs are preferred. Familiarity with Tableau and the ability and desire to learn new software is preferred.

Mission

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)'s mission is to improve Vermonters' health and well-being by providing access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We have identified three priorities that support our mission:

• Advancing value-based payments
• Modernizing information technology infrastructure
• Operational performance improvement

Our department commits to executing our responsibilities and priorities while adhering to three core values: Transparency, Integrity, and Service.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As part of our values of transparency, integrity, and service, we are committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as part of our person-centered culture. We actively celebrate our colleagues' and future colleagues' different abilities, racial identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported here.

About Vermont

Vermont is a "small but mighty" state. We are ranked as one of the top 10 states to raise a family in 2022. We are nationwide leaders for progressive social and educational policies. We are in Northern New England, 1.5 hours from Montreal and 3.5 hours from Boston. We have beautiful Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains, and year-round outdoor activities.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• One year as a Financial Administrator III with the State of Vermont.
• Certification as a CPA.

For some positions, preference may be given to applicants with supervisory or management experience. Special requirements: For some positions, experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Benefits

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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