Strategic Lead, Non-Sponsored Funds
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Job summary
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds to lead financial operations for the non-sponsored funds portfolio, ensuring donor terms and regulatory compliance. The role supervises a team and partners with departments, centers, and university offices to optimize endowments, gifts, and unrestricted funds.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in fund accounting, experience with Harvard systems (HART, Oracle Financials, Advance), and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience
- Supervisory experience required
- MBA or Master’s degree preferred; CPA desirable
Responsibilities
- Lead financial operations and planning for FAS non-sponsored funds portfolio
- Ensure funds are managed per donor terms and regulatory requirements
- Serve as primary contact for non-sponsored funds and collaborate with departments and university offices
- Supervise Non-Sponsored Funds team and manage fund lifecycle
- Monitor funds, review statements and support audits and reporting
- Develop and deliver financial training for staff
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Job description
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds to lead financial operations for the non-sponsored funds portfolio, ensuring donor terms and regulatory compliance. The role supervises a team and partners with departments, centers, and university offices to optimize endowments, gifts, and unrestricted funds.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in fund accounting, experience with Harvard systems (HART, Oracle Financials, Advance), and
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