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The Director of Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of Harvard Divinity School’s financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and accounting. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position ensures the effective stewardship of resources, alignment with University policies, and the advancement of the School’s academic and operational goals.   This is a fully benefits-eligible term position through June 30, 2027, with the potential for extension or transition to a continuing role. Financial Administration and Operations: Oversee financial operations and administration, including financial reporting, compliance, and application of University policies. Ensure internal control activities are followed according to University policy in accounting, budgeting and financial reporting areas. Partner with departments to ensure accurate, efficient, and transparent financial processes. Lead quarterly reviews with the Financial...

Job Summary: Oversee comprehensive pre post-award grant administration. Provide consultation and recommendations for the use of financial resources to faculty and staff.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Oversees and manages the emerging research security program for HGSE, serving as the school’s Research Security Administrator with the lead role in directing, collaborating, and connecting across multiple offices and roles to ensure HGSE executes and remains in compliance with Harvard’s Research Security policy and procedures. Will consult with and maintain a dotted-line relationship with the University Research Compliance Officer for activities related to this role. Oversees and coordinates all activities of the HGSE Export Controls (EC) program and serving as the school’s Export Control Officer, including communicating school-level information about EC and coordinating or conducting Visual Compliance checks as required on international partners school-wide. Supports...

Reporting to the Executive Dean and in close partnership with the Dean and other senior leaders, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the financial management and strategic financial planning efforts of Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in support of its teaching, learning, and research mission.  The CFO has direct responsibility for the overall financial management of HKS including accountability for the School’s $280 million operating budget, fiscal policies and procedures, efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems, and fiscal compliance and control. Further, the CFO leads the School’s risk assessment and management program, in partnership with the University’s Risk Management and Audit Services department.  The CFO is also directly responsible for the development and maintenance of financial models, and, in collaboration with partner offices, the development and implementation of financial strategies in support of all facets of strategic planning for HKS, including...

The Office of Financial Services (OFS) at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) seeks a talented Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This position is part of a 12-person finance team and reports to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. HKS’s Office of Financial Services supports and facilitates decision-making at the highest levels in key areas of financial management and strategic planning. This position will conduct objective analysis of the financial performance of certain departments and centers within HKS and will develop an in-depth understanding of the financial structure. We seek candidates with strong financial acumen and analytical and technical skills, who can collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.   Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Conduct complex financial analysis and update financial models and projections. Analyze and project budgets and financial activity for multiple...

Job Summary: The Research Portfolio Manager (RPM) is responsible for managing a portfolio of sponsored and non-sponsored funds for a group of Principal Investigators (PIs) at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). The position reports to an Assistant Director for Research Administration and Finance. The RPM is a member of a faculty support team that provides the best possible customer service to the PI and lab members in support of their research activities. They use independent judgment and problem-solving skills to ensure compliance with sponsor and donor regulations, School and University policies, and Area procedures. This is a high-volume, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides life-cycle grant support. Pre-award responsibilities include providing direct support to faculty and administrators with proposal preparation, developing budgets, budget justifications, supporting documentation,...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2026 to support an assigned faculty member in one of the following academic units.  Accounting & Management Business, Government and the International Economy Entrepreneurial Management Finance General Management Marketing Negotiation Organizations & Markets Organizational Behavior  Strategy  Technology and Operations Management Research subjects can include but are not limited to: labor economics, private equity / venture capital disclosures and taxation, decision making and gender stereotypes in shaping beliefs, industrial organization and the market design of digital platforms, algorithms impact on consumer behavior, media economics and economics of digital platforms, emerging financial technologies and alternative data, political economy and empirical corporate finance, corporate social responsibilities focused on climate change and gender diversity, asset...

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this position is responsible for advanced analytical reporting, and financial operations for a portfolio of Units within the Office of the President & Provost Finance & Admin (OPP) operations. Working as a collaborative and constructive partner, this position provides guidance for monitoring, and compliance, including the analysis and review of financial performance and year- end results. The Assistant Director of Financial Administration and Operations supports the OPP Finance & Admin office mission most effectively by working closely with Unit administrators, consolidating, and summarizing data, producing financial reports, presenting recommendations, and assisting with organization-wide analysis, and training development. Core Duties Financial Operations – Perform central accounting functions including capital project oversight, payroll approvals, space management, procurement, reimbursements, or...