"Financial Manager"

Job Description

Oversee the development and administration of a school/unit’s financial planning activities and processes. Provide specialized analysis, reporting and guidance to clients and staff.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Organizational Context: Campus Services provides essential services to the Harvard community. The 14 Campus Services departments have approximately 1,800 active employees and a combined annual budget of more than $700 million. These departments provide stewardship, strategic support, and client/customer services in various areas.

The Campus Services Finance & Administration Department (CSFA) provides accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and planning, procurement, taxes and financial administrative support services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall budget process for one or more business units.
• Design budget worksheets for business manager input.
• Prepare quarterly financial reviews and re-forecasts.
• Work with business managers to gather information and budget for all revenue & expense categories.
• Load all data into the budget system and review financial models.
• Review final budgets and document key assumptions.
• Prepare budget narratives and supporting schedules.
• Lead the development of 5-year capital plan submission.
• Lead the annual creation of the Multi-Year Financial Plan.
• Review business income statements and explain variances.
• Complete year-end analysis and prepare reports.
• Manage, lead & coach one or more financial professionals.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training.
• Review month-end close and identify variances.
• Ensure accurate accounting for operating and capital projects.
• Work on special projects and improve business processes.

Working Conditions:

This position is expected to have an on-campus presence an average of approximately 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and analytical skills preferred.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Additional Information

Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week. Visa Sponsorship: Not available. Work Format: Hybrid with some remote options.