13 jobs found in Providence, RI

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Office of the Controller (OC) within Harvard University’s Financial Administration Department is dedicated to supporting the teaching, research and service missions of the Harvard community by providing efficient and effective financial and administrative services, by enabling access to information and resources, and by promoting the financial health and security of each unit and of the University as a whole. The Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting facilitates Harvard’s tax accounting and reporting activities in accordance with U.S. and state tax requirements. They provide guidance to schools/units on tax compliance. The Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting performs complex and diverse tax and financial analysis in support of the University’s various tax filing requirements. This position reports to the Tax Reporting Manager. As the Tax Office continues to streamline its processes, this role will have the opportunity to contribute to a broader range of...

Working closely with procurement colleagues, service owners, financial partners, and other key stakeholders, this role manages a portfolio of IT vendors; leads negotiations and contract activities; ensures performance-to-contract; and advances vendor management excellence across the university. The VMO Business Partner reports to the Director, IT Vendor Management & Operations. You’ll Succeed in This Role Because You Are… A natural relationship-builder who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Strategic and analytical, able to balance long-term planning with near-term priorities Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning Highly ethical, accountable, and service-oriented Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement, cost optimization, and innovation Job-Specific Responsibilities Vendor & Contract Management Lead and support negotiations for complex IT agreements, including: Software License Agreements, SaaS Agreements,...

Job Summary: Manage finance, accounting, and budget or other functional operations such as accounts payable or receivable, payroll, procurement, capital projects, endowment funding, or sponsored/non-sponsored research. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Financial Operations Manager leads a team of approximately 10–15 Finance Associates and Senior Finance Associates responsible for delivering high-quality financial operations and customer service to academic departments and centers across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Reporting to the Divisional Director of Finance, the Manager is responsible for supervising staff, ensuring consistent service delivery, maintaining compliance with university and sponsor policies, and driving continuous improvement in financial operations. The Manager serves as a coach, mentor, and operational leader, helping staff navigate complex financial issues while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer...

The Office for Sponsored Programs is a department within Harvard University’s Financial Administration (FAD) that is focused on providing high-quality administrative and financial assistance to faculty and other University affiliates performing sponsored research. OSP works with researchers and schools across Harvard to help obtain and negotiate awards from sponsoring agencies, assist with grant proposal preparation, ensure compliance with federal regulations and University policies, provide financial support including financial reporting and billing and collection services, assist with audits, and promote knowledge of sponsored research administration throughout the University research community through training and other educational programs. The Financial Analyst I (FA I) supports the Research Finance Operations (RFO) Team in the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP). The three core functions of this role are: Apply standard practices with the interpretation and recording of...

Job Summary: The Senior Finance Associate provides advanced financial, transactional, and compliance support for academic departments and centers within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, this role manages day-to-day financial operations, supports departmental budgeting and financial reporting, ensures compliance with university and sponsor policies, and serves as a resource to faculty and staff on financial procedures. Working independently and in collaboration with colleagues in the departments they support and across the FAS Office of Finance, the Senior Finance Associate oversees complex financial transactions, monitors departmental finances, prepares financial analyses and reports, and helps ensure the responsible stewardship of university resources.  Given the breadth and diversity of financial operations across the academic enterprise, the Senior Finance Associate may perform additional financial, operational, and...

Job Summary: The Finance Associate provides foundational financial, transactional, and compliance support for academic departments and centers within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, this role supports day-to-day financial operations, ensures accurate processing of transactions, and assists faculty and staff with university financial procedures. Working with their manager, the Finance Associate is responsible for procurement review, travel and expense processing, accounts receivable, cash handling activities, and transactions associated with year-end close while developing knowledge of university financial systems and policies.  Given the breadth and diversity of financial operations across the academic enterprise, the Finance Associate may perform additional financial, operational, and administrative responsibilities that are consistent with the scope and level of the position but are not specifically listed in this...

The Campus Services Finance & Administration Department (CSFA) provides accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and planning, taxes and financial administrative support services to the Campus Services business units and the customers they serve.  The organization is comprised of two main functions: Controller’s Office (Accounting Operations) and Financial Planning and Analysis. As a vital member of the CSFA team, the Senior Accounting & Systems Specialist reports to the Operational Accounting & Systems Manager and contributes significantly to the execution of financial and accounting operations within the CS Operating Unit. This role is primarily responsible for supporting accounting functions, implementing efficient processes leveraging technology and automation, and maintaining robust internal control. The Senior Accounting & Systems Specialist collaborates with a team of professionals, handling day-to-day responsibilities such as Campus Services operational...

Job Summary: The Office of Physical Resources & Planning (OPRP) provides complete and integrated planning and design services, construction management, and building renewal, maintenance, and operations management to maintain the physical resources of the FAS campus, FAS facilities portfolio includes 250+buildings, approximately 10M sq. ft. Manage complex invoice processing system including, preparing, and processing invoices from OPRP staff including area managers, building managers, capital project managers, planners, and administrative coordinators through an internal payment system. Process invoices for credit card and purchase orders, processed through separate systems.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Process high-volume invoices using various University/Department AP systems accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization. Process payments to...

Job Summary: Facilitate diverse financial analysis for a school/unit and assist department management with their financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Senior Construction Financial Analyst supports the oversight of the day-to-day financial responsibilities of the Office of Physical Resources and Planning (OPRP’s) capital construction projects, assists with the Capital Construction Planning efforts, liaises with the Capital Planning& Project Services (CAPS) office, and assists with monthly reporting. The position will also support capital construction project controls management – financial, contract, and compliance. Capital construction projects typically managed by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS)Capital Projects group range from ~$500K to over $100M. Projects occur in any of the FAS’s268 buildings: science laboratories, museums, libraries, classrooms, residences, athletic facilities, and...

Job Summary: Manage accounting activities, and provides specialized analysis and financial reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds leads financial operations and planning for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) non-sponsored funds portfolio.  As a critical role within FAS Finance function, the Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds will help ensure that the FAS’s non-sponsored funding sources – including endowments, current use gifts, construction gifts, loan funds, and unrestricted designated funds – are properly managed, utilized, and aligned with FAS priorities. This role serves as a primary point of contact for non-sponsored funds and will work collaboratively with both FAS departments and centers and University organization such as the Office of Gift Administration and the Office of the Controller. With a strong foundation in fund accounting and University policies and procedures, this role will also ensure that all funds are managed...

The Associate Director, Payroll Operations and Shared Services reports to the Director of Tax, Payroll, and Policy and leads central payroll processing, payroll operations compliance, and consistent payroll service delivery across central and shared services environments. The role serves as the University’s senior payroll operations and compliance subject matter expert, supporting accurate, timely, controlled, and policy-compliant payroll across schools and units.  This position manages the central payroll processing and customer service teams and establishes the standards, controls, escalation paths, training, and performance measures needed to support consistent payroll service delivery across central and emerging shared services environments. As the shared services model evolves, the role is expected to assume expanded direct management and/or functional oversight responsibilities for payroll shared services.  The role partners with Human Resources, school and unit finance...

The Director of Finance (DOF) is a key member of the departmental leadership team, responsible for all department finances (school, sponsored, gift, and other funds) and financial operations (accounting, procurement, accounts payable, and award compliance). Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the DOF partners with colleagues across functions to manage financial risk, close operational gaps, and improve financial processes – while playing a central role in departmental strategic planning. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Sponsored Research Administration/Compliance Review and approve all sponsored proposals: ensure budget accuracy and compliance with local, school, University, and sponsor policies; flag concerns or planning/capacity needs pre-submission, advise team and faculty on best practice. Oversee all post-award reporting and compliance with award terms; ensure faculty receive timely financial updates, analysis, and projections; closely monitor the department’s...

The Research Portfolio Administrator is responsible for lifecycle sponsored award management, and for enforcing and complying with all sponsor and University research- related policies and procedures. The portfolio will include contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements from federal agencies, industry sponsors, foundations, and foreign and international entities. The Research Administrator is expected to work closely with faculty and other Principal Investigators (PIs) and researchers. Although the role is expected to function with a great deal of autonomy, the individual will collaborate with colleagues in the department, the HMS Office of Research Administration (ORA), the Harvard University Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP), and other Harvard and external colleagues as needed. This position requires a high level of collaboration, attention to detail, accuracy, and independent judgement. Pre-Award responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Managing the application...