Strategy Director Jobs in Vermont
Strategy Director jobs in Vermont are open across Burlington, Waterbury, and Montpelier and other Vermont metros, with employers like State of Vermont, University of Vermont, and CVS Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Advertising/Posting Title Executive Director for Financial Strategy and Innovation
Posting Summary
The Executive Director for Financial Strategy and Innovation reports to the Vice President for Finance, Administration & Human Resources (VPFAHR) and serves as a senior leader responsible for shaping institutional financial strategy through advanced financial modeling and analysis and interpretation of complex institutional data.
Working in partnership with academic and administrative units across campus, the Executive Director for Financial Strategy and Innovation develops and recommends financial strategies that inform resource allocation, revenue generation, operational efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability. This role translates complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for executive leadership and plays a key role in analyzing institutional financial performance, auxiliary operations, academic unit financial structures, and emerging financial risks.
The position operates in a highly complex environment where financial problems are often undefined, cross-functional, and require careful navigation of competing institutional priorities. The Executive Director for Financial Strategy and Innovation is responsible for building credible scenarios, stress-testing assumptions, evaluating tradeoffs, identifying financial risks, and developing data-informed recommendations that directly support senior leadership decision-making.
This role does not manage transactional finance, accounting operations, or budget execution functions. Instead, it provides enterprise-level financial insight, modeling, and advisory support to advance institutional priorities and financial sustainability.
The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and regularly engages with senior leadership across academic and administrative units to influence financial decision-making and institutional planning.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education finance, institutional budgeting, financial planning and analysis, strategic finance, or related financial leadership roles.
- Ability to understand and assess the efficacy of operations within individual academic or administrative units to identify, communicate, and model potential cost-savings opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and applying advanced financial models to support institutional or enterprise-level planning and decision-making.
- Significant experience interpreting complex financial, operational, and organizational data and translating analysis into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
- Deep understanding of higher education financial structures, including resource allocation models, responsibility-centered management or incentive-based budget models, and major revenue and expenditure drivers.
- Experience working with large, complex financial datasets and budget systems to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and financial decision-making.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with senior executives and influence financial decision-making in a complex, decentralized organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving financial environments.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and credibly to non-financial executive audiences.
Desirable Qualifications
Anticipated Pay Range $160,000-195,000
Other Information
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position No
Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date 06/16/2026
Open Until Filled No
Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Title Fiscal Ops & Bus Mgmt PC5 X
Posting Number S6142PO
Department VP Finance & Administration/11000
Position Number 00027890
Percent of Full-Time 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5
Term (months per year) 12
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Executive Director for Financial Strategy and Innovation
Posting Summary
The Executive Director for Financial Strategy and Innovation reports to the Vice President for Finance, Administration & Human Resources (VPFAHR) and serves as a senior leader responsible for shaping institutional financial strategy through advanced financial modeling and analysis and interpretation of complex institutional data.
Working in partnership with academic and administrative units across campus, the Executive Director for Financial Strategy and Innovation develops and recommends financial strategies that inform resource allocation, revenue generation, operational efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability. This role translates complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for executive leadership and plays a key role in analyzing institutional financial performance, auxiliary operations, academic unit financial structures, and emerging financial risks.
The position operates in a highly complex environment where financial problems are often undefined, cross-functional, and require careful navigation of competing institutional priorities. The Executive Director for Financial Strategy and Innovation is responsible for building credible scenarios, stress-testing assumptions, evaluating tradeoffs, identifying financial risks, and developing data-informed recommendations that directly support senior leadership decision-making.
This role does not manage transactional finance, accounting operations, or budget execution functions. Instead, it provides enterprise-level financial insight, modeling, and advisory support to advance institutional priorities and financial sustainability.
The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and regularly engages with senior leadership across academic and administrative units to influence financial decision-making and institutional planning.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education finance, institutional budgeting, financial planning and analysis, strategic finance, or related financial leadership roles.
- Ability to understand and assess the efficacy of operations within individual academic or administrative units to identify, communicate, and model potential cost-savings opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and applying advanced financial models to support institutional or enterprise-level planning and decision-making.
- Significant experience interpreting complex financial, operational, and organizational data and translating analysis into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
- Deep understanding of higher education financial structures, including resource allocation models, responsibility-centered management or incentive-based budget models, and major revenue and expenditure drivers.
- Experience working with large, complex financial datasets and budget systems to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and financial decision-making.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with senior executives and influence financial decision-making in a complex, decentralized organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving financial environments.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and credibly to non-financial executive audiences.
Desirable Qualifications
Anticipated Pay Range $160,000-195,000
Other Information
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position No
Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date 06/16/2026
Open Until Filled No
Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Title Fiscal Ops & Bus Mgmt PC5 X
Posting Number S6142PO
Department VP Finance & Administration/11000
Position Number 00027890
Percent of Full-Time 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5
Term (months per year) 12
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Strategy Director Job Market in Vermont
A snapshot from current Vermont openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State of Vermont2
- University of Vermont2
- CVS Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Education2
- Government & Public Sector2
What Vermont Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in strategy director jobs across Vermont.
- 7 to 10 or more years of experience in strategy, consulting, or corporate development
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from scoping through execution
- Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel or similar tools
- Experience developing executive-level presentations, business cases, and board materials
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree from an accredited institution
- Familiarity with competitive intelligence frameworks such as Porter's Five Forces or similar models
Strategy Director Jobs in Vermont: Frequently Asked Questions
How many strategy director jobs are there in Vermont?
There are 5+ strategy director openings in Vermont on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Burlington, Waterbury, and Montpelier. New positions post regularly as employers across Vermont hire.
Which Vermont cities have the most strategy director jobs?
Burlington, Waterbury, and Montpelier have the most strategy director openings in Vermont right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire strategy directors in Vermont?
Employers hiring strategy directors in Vermont include State of Vermont, University of Vermont, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote strategy director jobs in Vermont?
Yes. About 20% of strategy director openings tied to Vermont are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Vermont metros.
How do I apply for strategy director jobs in Vermont?
You can apply to strategy director jobs in Vermont directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Vermont location, then apply to each one that fits.
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