Provides strategic financial guidance to core facility
directors, divisional leadership, and senior management to support
operational and long-range decision-making.
Leads the annual budget and forecasting processes in accordance
with FAS Finance policies, procedures, and timelines.
Serves as a subject matter expert on core facility financial
management, including operating and capital budgets, rate
development, cost recovery, and short- and long-range financial
projections.
Develops financial analyses, dashboards, and management reports
to identify trends, assess financial performance, and inform
strategic and operational decisions.
Prepares annual and ad hoc financial reports, business plans,
and scenario analyses related to cost recovery, equipment
replacement, service expansion, and other strategic
initiatives.
Partners with core facility directors and divisional leadership
to establish appropriate service center and recharge rates.
Develops, maintains, and continuously improves rate-setting
methodologies, financial models, and standardized templates.
Conducts annual reviews of rates and financial performance to
ensure compliance with federal requirements and Harvard service
center policies.
Develops, implements, and continuously improves policies,
procedures, workflows, and internal controls related to the
financial operations and accounting of Science Division core
facilities.
Establishes and monitors accounting practices and control
mechanisms to ensure compliance with University financial policies
and applicable federal service center regulations.
Reviews financial activity and transactions to identify
compliance risks, financial issues, and opportunities for process
improvement.
Oversees and enhances service center billing, accounts
receivable, and related financial operations to improve accuracy,
efficiency, and timely revenue collection.
Develops and maintains core facility charts of accounts and
financial structures that promote transparency, consistency,
accurate reporting, and increased reporting automation.
Identifies opportunities to standardize and streamline
financial processes across core facilities and implements tools and
practices that improve efficiency, financial visibility, and
internal controls.
May supervise and develop staff responsible for financial
operations, analysis, billing, or related functions and provide
guidance to staff and stakeholders across the Science
Division.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed primarily in an office setting.
- This position will be based on our campus in Cambridge, MA,
with the possibility of having a hybrid in-person/remote schedule.
The selected candidate will need to be on campus as business needs
require. Specific days and hours will be determined between you and
your manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (
required)
:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience
- Supervisory experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills (
preferred)
:
- Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in finance,
accounting, research administration, financial operations, or a
related field.
- MBA, master’s degree, or other advanced degree in finance,
accounting, business administration, or a related field
preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning, budgeting,
forecasting, accounting, and financial operations.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience
developing complex financial models and analyses.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability
to translate complex financial information into clear
recommendations for varied audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and improve financial
processes, policies, internal controls, and reporting tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the
ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, faculty,
administrators, and operational teams.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and projects in a
complex, decentralized organization preferred.
- Knowledge of service center, recharge center, sponsored
research, or higher education financial practices preferred.
- Familiarity with federal cost principles and compliance
requirements applicable to research service centers is strongly
preferred.
- The successful candidate will be a collaborative and strategic
financial professional who combines strong technical expertise with
sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous
improvement.
- The role requires the ability to balance financial stewardship
and regulatory compliance with the operational and strategic needs
of research core facilities.
Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is
unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, and
Reference checks required.
Other Information:
- All formal offers will be made by FAS HR.
Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that
some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively
performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location
will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon
operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or
Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must
work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the
University’s Policy on
Employment Outside of Massachusetts .
Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.
Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior
to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit
Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the
corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to
support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and
financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our
benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting
on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition
assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our
Benefits & Wellbeing
Page .
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to
equal opportunity and
non-discrimination . We seek talent
from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure
everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community
advance Harvard's academic purposes.
Harvard has an
equal employment opportunity policy
that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability,
or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the
university's
non-discrimination policy . Harvard's
equal employment opportunity policy
and
non-discrimination policy help all
community members participate fully in work and campus life free
from harassment and discrimination.
