Financial Director IV

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH), part of the Agency of Human Services, is seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to lead our Business Office operations. This position is responsible for overseeing all fiscal functions within the department, with a focus on accountability, compliance, and the effective use of public resources. The Finance Director will provide leadership and oversight for Medicaid reimbursement processes, approved payment models, and fiscal reporting requirements. This role supervises the Business Office team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to state and federal regulations. The Finance Director will serve as a key advisor to DMH leadership, providing financial insight to support policy development, budget planning, and program implementation. This position requires a strong understanding of governmental finance, Medicaid rules, and payment structures, as well as proven supervisory and organizational skills. The successful candidate will balance strategic vision with attention to operational detail, ensuring the fiscal health of the department in support of high-quality mental health services across Vermont.

Requirements

• Master's degree in accounting, business or 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.
• 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 auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included managing a major fiscal program or operation.
• Three (3) years or more as a Financial Director III with the State of Vermont.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system)
• Experience managing large fiscal operations.
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other specific degree program.
• CPA (or similar certification).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all fiscal functions within the department
• Providing leadership and oversight for Medicaid reimbursement processes, approved payment models, and fiscal reporting requirements
• Supervising the Business Office team
• Serving as a key advisor to DMH leadership, providing financial insight to support policy development, budget planning, and program implementation

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees