Financial Manager I

Overview

The Vermont Agency of Educations Business Office is looking for a mission‑driven accounting professional who is excited to support Vermonts education system through strong financial stewardship. As a key member of the team, you will play an essential role in managing the financial operations that directly support schools, students, and community partners across the state.

This position offers the opportunity to lead complex fiscal work, strengthen statewide financial systems, and ensure the accurate and timely flow of grant funds that power educational programs.
What Youll Do:
Support budget development for Agency divisions and major education programs.
Manage grant accounting activities, including tracking expenditures, monitoring grant balances, and ensuring accurate, timely grant payment processing to school districts and partners.
Prepare monthly financial statements, internal reports, and program-level reconciliations.
Maintain and improve internal financial controls within the Business Office.
Oversee or perform advanced accounting work, including posting, reconciling, and reviewing financial transactions.
Support federal grant administration by providing fiscal guidance, and preparing required federal financial reports.
Work closely with program teams, state partners, and federal agencies to ensure strong financial compliance and clear communication.
Contribute to process improvements and help modernize the Agencys fiscal systems.
What You Bring:
Strong understanding of accounting principles, governmental budgeting, and fiscal compliance.
Hands‑on experience with grant accounting and grant payment processes (preferred).
Familiarity with cost allocation, financial reporting, and internal control practices.
Ability to analyze complex financial data, troubleshoot accounting issues, and ensure accuracy.
Proficiency with financial management systems and related software tools.
Clear, effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across the Agency and with external partners.
Why Join the Agency of Education?
Your work has statewide impact-every financial transaction supports Vermonts students, educators, and communities.
Youll join a collaborative, mission‑focused Business Office committed to accuracy, service, and continuous improvement.
Opportunities to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful public service.
Supportive work environment with predictable hours and strong work‑life balance.
Who May Apply

This position,

Financial Manager I (Job Requisition #55958)

, is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Sean Cousino at
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting or a bachelors 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
Bachelors 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
Associates 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.
Preferred Qualifications

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 its more than a paycheck. The States 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: 12 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.