Financial Director IV

Financial Director IV (Job Requisition #55183) The Agency of Human Services (AHS) is seeking a highly skilled financial professional to serve as a Financial Director IV. Acting as one of two Deputies to the Chief Financial Officer, this position plays a pivotal role in overseeing the development, coordination, and monitoring of the Agency's $3.8 billion budget. This position provides high-level financial leadership, ensuring compliance across a complex portfolio of $2 billion in federal revenues and over 130 federal grants. Key responsibilities include budgeting and financial monitoring, cost allocation and grants management, compliance and audit coordination, and fiscal year‑end operations. As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 31 will be $46.03 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $72.57 per hour. Responsibilities Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, financial monitoring, cost allocation, grants management, and fiscal year‑end activities for the Agency’s complex portfolio. Coordinate compliance and audit matters across a federal grant portfolio exceeding 130 grants. Attend public meetings, hearings, and testify before the Legislature as required. Travel as necessary, typically by private transportation, and perform duties that may require extended hours outside normal work hours. Background Checks Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont or national criminal record checks, DMV, and adult and child abuse registry checks, except for current state employees seeking re‑employment actions. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field AND four (4) years of professional‑level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional‑level fiscal operations experience, including managing a major fiscal program or operation. OR 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 seven (7) years of professional‑level accounting, budgeting, fiscal audit, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional‑level fiscal operations experience which has included managing a major fiscal program or operation. OR Three (3) years or more as a Financial Director III with the State of Vermont. Special Requirements Experience working with VISION, the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system, may be required for some positions. Preference may be given to applicants with experience managing large fiscal operations. Preference may be given to applicants with a master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other specific degree programs. Preference may be given to applicants with a CPA (or similar certification). Total Compensation As a State employee, the total compensation package includes a retail‑value benefit portion estimated at approximately 30% of total compensation, encompassing: 80% state‑paid medical premiums with a dental plan at no cost for employees and families. Work/life balance benefits: 11 paid holidays, generous leave plans. State‑Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI). Dual retirement options: state defined benefit pension and deferred compensation 457(b). 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr