Head of Research Core Finance & Compliance

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge, MA, seeks an experienced financial leader to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations across science service centers and recharge facilities.

You will partner with unit directors and senior management to provide strategic guidance, develop standard templates, and improve reporting. A strong background in finance, MBA, and Excel modeling is required, along with supervisory experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for FAS service centers.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to core facility directors and senior management.
• Develop financial analyses, dashboards, and management reports.
• Establish rates, cost recovery models, and internal controls.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

MBA

Master's in Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge, MA, seeks an experienced financial leader to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations across science service centers and recharge facilities.

You will partner with unit directors and senior management to provide strategic guidance, develop standard templates, and improve reporting. A strong background in finance, MBA, and Excel modeling is required, along with supervisory experience and excellent communication skills.