Strategic Finance Director for Academia (Hybrid)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to provide comprehensive financial administration, budgeting, and operations leadership. You will partner with faculty and senior administrators to translate strategy into financially sound plans while managing multiple funding sources and endowments.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and a collaborative, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning and provide leadership across departments.
• Prepare and present financial projections and reports for Steering and Executive Committees.
• Conduct long-range financial modeling and scenario planning.
• Oversee budgets, funding sources, and endowments; ensure donor restrictions are met.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Strategic finance leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to provide comprehensive financial administration, budgeting, and operations leadership. You will partner with faculty and senior administrators to translate strategy into financially sound plans while managing multiple funding sources and endowments.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and a collaborative, detail‑oriented approach.