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Membership
It is time to renew your VTGFOA Membership for Fiscal Year 2026 (7/1/2025-6/30/2026)
VTGFOA is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the professional management of governments within the State for the public's benefit. Through VTGFOA membership, individuals responsible for government fiscal policy and management enhance their technical skills, broaden their knowledge and collaborate with colleagues. VTGFOA offers services and programs in all functional areas of government financial management. Read more >> NoticesEmployment Opportunities
The Town of Brattleboro seeks a qualified candidate for Finance Director to lead municipal financial operations for a 170-employee organization with a $23M general fund budget. Salary range is $103,801.78–$107,953.85 (FY27), depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field (Master’s degree, CPA, and municipal experience preferred); at least 5 years of experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, or a related role; strong knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Supervisory and leadership experience required. Experience with municipal finance systems (OpenGov preferred). Responsibilities include overseeing all Finance Department operations including budget development and monitoring, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, cash management, debt management, investments, procurement compliance, audit coordination, and financial reporting. Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills required, with ability to manage multiple priorities, ensure accuracy in financial operations, and support a collaborative municipal leadership team. Evening meeting attendance required. Exempt, full-time management position. Background check required. Visit website for full job description. The Town of Shelburne seeks qualified candidates for Accounting Specialist to support municipal finance operations. Salary range from $50,000 to $60,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Minimum qualifications: 2–5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, customer service, or municipal finance, with knowledge of governmental accounting and strong Excel skills; experience with municipal financial software preferred. Responsibilities include accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations and GAAP, managing vendor accounts and 1099 reporting, assisting with audits, and providing administrative and customer service support in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail, organization, discretion with confidential information, and effective communication skills required. Municipal experience, knowledge of procurement laws, and a related degree preferred. Full-time, non-exempt position with overtime or comp time eligibility. Visit website for full job description. Submit resume and application to the Town of Shelburne Human Resources Department. The City of Montpelier is seeking a Director of Finance. The Director of Finance reports to the City Manager and has primary responsibility for financial management and information technology. This position directly supervises 5 employees, oversees financial services contracts, and has responsibility for the complete budget. The City of Montpelier employees 121.2 FTEs and has a general fund budget of $16.1M. BA/BS in Finance, Public Administration, or related fields is required. Masters preferred. Significant experience in key administrative position within a public/non-profit agency with responsibility for budget. Direct experience in municipal government is preferred. Direct experience in municipal government preferred. Familiarity with Vermont municipal regulations/policies a plus. The annual salary is $113,360, commensurate with qualifications. This is an exempt, salaried position and includes benefits in accordance with the City’s Personnel Plan. The position is open until filled, with resumes currently under review. Pracademic Partners, an executive search firm, is assisting the City with this recruitment. Additional information about the position, including a direct application link to apply, is available here. Questions, nominations, or recommendations should be directed to Gary Evans. The City of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer. A full job description can be found here. The Town of Hartford seeks qualified candidates for Finance Director to manage a departmental staff of four. Salary range from $100,000 to $130,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Minimum qualifications: four year college degree in related field and 5 years in municipal operations or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill are acquired. Broad base of technical knowledge and skills desired includes developing and implementing financial policies, preparing financial statements and overseeing municipal audits, familiarity with Microsoft software and municipal accounting software, grant compliance and fund management, accounts payable and payroll. Excellent planning, organizational, administrative, personnel, and budget development and management skills; Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals/organizations inside and outside of town government, including elected officials, the public, and government regulatory agencies. Visit website for Job Description. Submit letter of interest and resume: John Haverstock, Town Manager, 171 Bridge Street, White River Junction, VT 05001 or email. Green Mountain Transit (GMT) is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Accountant to join their Finance Department in Burlington, VT. This role supports GMT's financial operations through tasks such as payroll processing, accounts receivable management, and financial reporting. Candidates should have an Associate degree in Accounting or a related field (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least two years of accounting experience. The starting salary ranges from $55,000 to $75,000, depending on experience. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, retirement plan contributions, wellness discounts, and tuition reimbursement. For more details and to apply, visit the GMT website. The Town of Randolph is seeking a collaborative and experienced government finance professional to serve as the Finance Director. The position is full-time, with a salary range between $80,000 and $92,500 and a full suite of benefits (pension, health insurance, dental and vision, and more). The role is a vital one for the organization, with a hand in payroll, benefits administration, budgeting, annual audits, policy-making, and many other topics. The individual must be adaptable and team-oriented, be willing to roll up their sleeves for direct service provision, and able to communicate clearly and effectively. The ability to deploy a long-term, strategic perspective while taking care of more immediate tasks is also valuable. Minimum qualifications include, but may not be limited to, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, public administration, accounting, economics, for example) with 2 to 5 years of experience in a management role. Experience with local government, particularly in Vermont, is strongly preferred. To view the job description, please visit the Town of Randolph’s website. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Executive Assistant Judith Powell. This position is open until filled. Request for Proposals Check back for RFPs. 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