5 research associate jobs found

The Financial Analyst is a member of the Cost Analysis team in the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Office of Finance.  The Financial Analyst primary responsibilities include central level service center financial compliance and monitoring and assisting the Director of Cost Analysis with the HMS indirect cost proposal preparation and submission.   Service Centers Monitoring Partner with department managers and Office of Finance budget analysts in the fiscal management of service/recharge centers, providing regular reports, assisting with analyses, and comparing budget to actuals and reviewing related data.  Reporting: Run monthly reports for service center accounts and distribute quarterly reports to service centers/departments, monitoring compliance throughout the year, including a review of unallowable costs.  Monitoring and Tracking: Maintain the listing of service/recharge centers, including the creation of new service center chart of accounts and deactivating old accounts....

Job Summary: Are you energized by rigorous analysis and using data to inform meaningful decisions in a mission-driven academic environment? Do you naturally ask “why,” look for patterns, and push for better ways of doing things? If you are curious, self-motivated, and ready to grow in a high-expectation setting, this is an opportunity to be a part of a team that contributes to supporting teaching, research, and institutional strategy.  The Financial Assistant, IT reports to the Associate Director of IT Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and plays a central role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-range planning. This position supports core budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities while enhancing the accuracy, usability, and efficiency of financial information through improved processes and automation. The role independently performs complex financial analysis, contributes to budget development, and delivers clear, data-informed insights...

The Senior Associate Director is a full-time exempt employee who works to ensure optimal stewardship for our generous donors in collaboration with colleagues across the University, including senior leaders and fundraisers; FAS and Central Finance Offices, Centers, and Departments; AA&D’s Office of Gift Administration (OGA) and Operations (Ops) teams; and Stewardship and Donor Engagement colleagues. The position builds and maintains a deep understanding of the work of these departments and combines this perspective with an in-depth understanding of the business of stewardship teams to collaboratively improve processes and systems, developing innovative solutions to stewardship operations, systems, and fund finance issues that are integrated and aligned with the systems, structure, and needs of the larger organization. The Senior Associate Director oversees production of financial reports and expenditure analyses, fund information processes, and the maintenance of stewardship...

Job Summary: Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and protection against key risk exposures at the University, as well as any necessary loss mitigation related to such exposures. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As a key contributor to the University’s risk financing program, the Insurance Manager is a key player in the procurement and administration of the university’s casualty insurance and self-insured programs. Supporting the department’s consultative approach, the candidate should expect to regularly interact with internal clients and partners to holistically assess and address risk through a variety of means including but not limited to contract and policy reviews, on-site meetings and assessments as well as interviews and research. The position partners with the claims manager and Office of General Counsel on claims and coverage issues. The position may also be called upon to recommend solutions for addressing business risk based on objective consultation...

The Research Finance Team Lead in the Office for Sponsored Programs supervises staff and supports a team that manages post-award activities for a large volume of federal and non-federal sponsored research projects at Harvard University. Reporting to a Research Finance Portfolio Team Manager, this position encompasses a range of administrative, financial, and other tasks associated with post-award activities, including reviewing sponsored expenditures for compliance with award terms, completing timely financial reports and invoices, ensuring that funds are collected, and reconciling and closing accounts. This position supports the Portfolio Team Manager in managing client relationships, providing determinations for complex situations, managing team workload, and mentoring staff. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Portfolio Oversight and Operations Responsible for fulfilling financial reporting requirements of Harvard’s sponsors, including reporting, cash management, account...