Strategic Deputy CFO: Higher Education Finance Leader

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Sur place; USD 175 000 - 225 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Vermont in Burlington, VT, seeks a strategic Deputy Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and analysis in partnership with the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration.

The role drives institutional priorities through data‑informed decision making, risk assessment, and cross‑functional leadership across finance, accounting, and related operations to ensure long‑term financial health.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, business operations, administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex financial planning, budgeting forecasting, strategic finance, or institutional analysis initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and analysis functions.
• Partner with Senior Vice President to set financial strategy and long‑term sustainability.
• Oversee operational effectiveness, resource planning, and risk management.
• Provide data-informed insights to support executive decisions and institutional priorities.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Advanced financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Communication and presentation

Formation

Master’s degree

Outils

ERP systems

Budgeting tools

Description du poste

The University of Vermont in Burlington, VT, seeks a strategic Deputy Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and analysis in partnership with the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration.

The role drives institutional priorities through data‑informed decision making, risk assessment, and cross‑functional leadership across finance, accounting, and related operations to ensure long‑term financial health.