Financial Manager I

Overview

Critical role in the Agency of Human Services Central Office (AHS-CO). This Business Office Financial Manager I position supports a dynamic portfolio of programs within the AHS-CO such as the Commission on National and Community Service (SerVermont), Refugee Resettlement Program, Developmental Disabilities Council, AHS Field Services Unit, and the Human Services Board.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• (50% of time) Federal Grant manager for assigned programs based out of the AHS-CO run by SerVermont, Refugee Resettlement Program, Developmental Disabilities Council, Medicaid Policy Unit, and Office of Health Care Reform.
o Assigned as the Secretary's Office primary financial contact in federal granting systems (GrantSolutions.gov, Grants.gov, Online Data Collection (OLDC)), including submitting budget applications, securing award letters, maintaining grant notes, and filing federal financial reports.
o Manage AHS-CO federal award letters, track and report grant expenditures, and provide managerial accounting services to program teams.
o Support sub-granting of programs' funds in compliance with Vermont Administrative Bulletin 5.0, Notices of Award (NoA), and all applicable guidance under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) in coordination with AHS Administrative Services Unit.
o Grant related data entry in the State's accounting system (VISION) Grants Module, Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting, and Annual Consolidated Financial Reports (ACFR)
o Coordinate with AHS Federal Revenue team to reconcile federal receipt cash management and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reporting.
• General Business Office Functions
o (25% of time) Act as primary budget analyst for assigned AHS Secretary's Office appropriations; monitor chart of accounts activity and produce pro forma financial monitoring reports.
o (15% of time) Crosstrain as backup: Budget Development, Cost Allocation, Accounting Services (AP, AR, general ledger management, payroll, and other accounting functions) and Administrative Services (employee onboarding and offboarding, agreement management, and other administrative services)
o (5% of time) Support continuous improvement efforts and system modernizations.
o (5% of time) Review and develop policies, procedures, and internal controls.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 25 will be $31.54 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $49.45 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Manager I (Job Requisition #55193) , is open to all State employees and external applicants.
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Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

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 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.

OR

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.

OR

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.

OR

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.

OR

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

OR

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.

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.