Financial Manager

A successful candidate will recognize and implement best practices for business office operations and internal controls to benefit the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA). Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, is heavily relied upon; intermediate or advanced skills in this program are preferred. Familiarity with Tableau and the willingness to learn new software is also desirable.

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) improves Vermonters’ health and well‑being by providing access to high‑quality, cost‑effective health care. DVHA focuses on three priorities that support its mission: advancing value‑based payments, modernizing information technology infrastructure, and operational performance improvement. The department works with transparency, integrity, and service.

DVHA is committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as part of its person‑centered culture. We celebrate and support colleagues and prospective employees of diverse abilities, racial identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, and genders. Everyone is welcome and supported here.

Vermont is a "small but mighty" state. It ranks among the top 10 states to raise a family in 2022 and is a national leader for progressive social and educational policies. Vermont is located in Northern New England, 1.5 hours from Montreal and 3.5 hours from Boston, and offers beautiful outdoor activities year‑round.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 25 will be $31.54 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $49.45 per hour.

The Financial Manager I (Job Requisition #55029) is open to all state employees and external applicants. Multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this posting.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including criminal record checks, DMV checks, and adult/child abuse registry checks in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02. These checks are not required for current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion into an AHS classified position or for persons exercising re‑employment rights.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or any discipline supplemented by 20 credit hours in accounting plus two (2) years or more of professional‑level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration, or other financial operations experience including program, funding, or staff management.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus four (4) years or more of professional‑level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration, or other financial operations experience including program, funding, or staff management.
• Associate’s degree plus six (6) years or more of professional‑level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration, or other financial operations experience including program, funding, or staff management.
• High school diploma plus eight (8) years or more of professional‑level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration, or other financial operations experience including program, funding, or staff management.
• One year as a Financial Administrator III with the State of Vermont.
• Certification as a CPA.

For some positions, preference may be given to applicants with supervisory or management experience.

Experience working with the VISION system (Vermont’s People Soft financial management system) may be required for some positions.

As a state employee, you receive a comprehensive compensation package that includes the following benefits, which are worth about 30% of your total compensation:

• 80% state‑paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• A state defined‑benefit pension plan and a deferred…