Finance & Compliance Lead, Research Cores

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an Associate Director of Research Core Finance and Compliance to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for core facilities and recharge centers. The role partners with directors and senior leadership to ensure sound financial management and compliance.

The position emphasizes developing dashboards, models, and reports, while guiding rate setting and process improvements across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Seven+ years of relevant experience and supervisory experience preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for FAS Science service centers and recharge facilities.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to core facility directors and senior management.
• Develop financial analyses, dashboards, and management reports to inform decisions.
• Establish service center rates and maintain financial models and controls.
• Oversee billing and accounts receivable processes and improve financial visibility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Policy understanding

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA / Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an Associate Director of Research Core Finance and Compliance to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for core facilities and recharge centers. The role partners with directors and senior leadership to ensure sound financial management and compliance.

The position emphasizes developing dashboards, models, and reports, while guiding rate setting and process improvements across multiple facilities.