Strategic Finance Operations Manager

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybride; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Retirement plans with university match

Résumé du poste

Harvard University in Massachusetts seeks a senior leader to manage the Office of Finance for SEAS, overseeing payroll, accounting, procurement, endowment funding, and research administration. You will drive process improvements, ensure high-quality financial services, and leverage technology including Generative AI to meet growing needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across SEAS units and university-wide groups, supervising a team, and delivering timely, accurate financial support to

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Oversee financial operations functions including procurement, reimbursements, and card management.
• Review contracts and approve purchase orders with stakeholders and General Counsel/Strategic Procurement.
• Oversee content, design, and management of the internal financial operations website.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with university guidelines and regulations.
• Partner with Controller to identify operational challenges and develop SEAS-wide recommendations.
• Lead collaboration with Faculty Administration and Research Administration leadership on business needs.

Connaissances

People management

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

AI tools knowledge

Formation

MBA or MS

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial systems

Data query tools

Description du poste

Harvard University in Massachusetts seeks a senior leader to manage the Office of Finance for SEAS, overseeing payroll, accounting, procurement, endowment funding, and research administration. You will drive process improvements, ensure high-quality financial services, and leverage technology including Generative AI to meet growing needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across SEAS units and university-wide groups, supervising a team, and delivering timely, accurate financial support to