Financial Director I

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Agency of Education is seeking a Financial Director I to lead and oversee financial management activities supporting the Agency’s programs and operations. This position is responsible for budget development, financial reporting, internal controls, cost analysis, accounting operations, and the administration of federal grants and programs.

The Financial Director I directs fiscal office processes and procedures and oversees staff responsible for maintaining accounting and financial records, including budgeting, payroll, and auditing. The position prepares and analyzes financial statements, reports, and complex fiscal data; posts, balances, and reconciles accounting records; and analyzes and distributes multi-program costs to the appropriate funds.

This position plays a key role in the fiscal management of federal grants and programs, including preparing complex federal reports, reconciling benefit accounts, applying cost distribution formulas, and coordinating financial systems across multiple offices or programs. The Financial Director I also serves as a senior fiscal liaison with federal agencies, state departments, and local community partners, providing expertise and coordination on complex financial and accounting matters.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced financial professional to support sound fiscal management, accountability, and compliance across the Agency of Education.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.