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Title: Financial Manager I
Application Deadline Date: 07/15/2026
Req ID: 55292
Department: Taxes
Location:
Montpelier, VT, US
Position Type: Permanent
Schedule Type: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $31.54
Maximum Salary: $49.45
Overview
Are you an accounting enthusiast who feels strongly about serving their fellow Vermonters? Do you have a knack for numbers, a passion for problem solving, and an eye for details? The Vermont Department of Taxes is seeking a Financial Manager I to join our Finance Division. Join our team!
There has never been a better time to bring your values and talents to the collaborative team at the Vermont Department of Taxes. The rewarding work we do supports this brave little state and helps shape its future. We work with proven, dynamic technologies to fund initiatives that preserve the environment, build vibrant communities, strengthen families, and so much more. Discover new opportunities, learn new skills, and solve problems with our dedicated and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
We''re looking for someone with:
About The Finance Division:
The Vermont Department of Taxes collects over $3 billion annually with daily receipts averaging between $4M-$6M. The Finance Division is responsible for monitoring all revenues and receivables activity at the Department, including daily reconciliations between the bank and the accounting systems. This division also prints refund checks and records disbursements, reconciles the revenue journal with the state''s VISION general ledger, and oversees the Departments annual audit.
In addition to revenue accounting work, the Finance division hosts the Department''s:
Our Mission & Values:
The mission of the Vermont Department of Taxes is to serve Vermonters by administering our tax laws fairly and efficiently to help taxpayers understand and comply with their state tax obligations. Our core values - Service, Integrity, Growth, and Community - guide our decisions and actions as we strive to fulfill our mission.
At our department, we promote a healthy organizational culture that helps our employees thrive. For us, that starts with engagement, morale, and growth opportunities. We also value diverse teams and are committed to creating a community of inclusion. That''s why 9 in 10 employees recommend the Department of Taxes as a good place to work! For additional information about employee satisfaction, careers, and benefits, please visit https://tax.vermont.gov/careers.
Who May Apply
This position, Financial Manager I (Job Requisition #55292), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Selena.MacDonald@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
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:
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Barre
Nearest Secondary Market: Montpelier
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