37 finance jobs found in Cambridge

Job Summary: The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) is a partnership of public museums in Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences that includes the Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH), the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East (HMANE), the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments (CHSI), and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology (PMAE). To learn more about HMSC's mission, objectives, and core values, please visit our website https://hmsc.harvard.edu/ Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Finance & Data Manager is responsible for HMSC’s finance, budget, and data reporting. The position works closely with the Director of Administration and the Executive Director to develop and monitor HMSC’s annual budget and maintain the consortium’s complex financial reporting framework. The role also collaborates with HMSC’s many stakeholders, including internal department directors, partner museum administrators, and central University...

HUIT (Harvard University Information Technology) Finance is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Analyst with experience in budgets, financial modeling and multi-year project management to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will act as a key liaison between Finance and other business units, providing financial insights, analysis, and support to drive informed decision-making. They will play a crucial role in overseeing financial aspects related to operating and sponsored billing projects.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Budgeting and Forecasting:   In coordination with the Director, drive the creation and execution of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Help in development and implementation of strategies for budgeting; forecasting, modeling & projecting; identifying & explaining variances; financial reporting; internal controls; expense reductions; cost containment; and revenue enhancements.  Develop and provide...

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. To accomplish this mission, OPRP relies on a unique set of IT systems and applications to fulfill its day-to-day business needs. Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for directing a wide range of support functions and all activities relating to building operations, building systems, security, maintenance, services, and facility budget control for FAS locations, including Widener Library, Lamont Library, Pusey Library, Houghton Library, and Harvard Library (HL) locations, including the Harvard Depository/RMS.  Manage and oversee the security program for all FAS Libraries and HL.  The FAS portfolio totals 800,000 Sq. Ft., and the HL portfolio totals 200,000 Sq. Ft., combined budgets $10M+....

The Harvard Art Museums, housing one of the largest and most prestigious collections of art in the country, is looking for someone who is successful in development and donor relations to take the next career step and join its creative, energetic and goal-oriented Institutional Advancement (IA) team. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will carry a portfolio of prospects capable of making leadership and major gift level gifts to the Harvard Art Museums. The MGO will conduct personal visits and other meaningful interactions to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close annual and special gifts at the five, six, and seven-figure level as well as to provide stewardship to their donors. The MGO is responsible for ensuring maximum results by recommending the strategies needed to successfully solicit their portfolio for annual and special gift support. The MGO will create and successfully execute strategies to expand the major gifts...

The Director of Financial Process Transformation leads enterprise-wide initiatives to simplify, standardize, and modernize financial operations across the University. Reporting to the Office of the Controller, with a dotted-line relationship to Office of Finance and Administration, this role operates across Financial Administration (FAD) and partners with school and central finance leadership to drive transformation priorities. The Director sets direction, aligns stakeholders, and ensures the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives that span organizational boundaries. The Director brings a structured, outcomes-driven approach to redesigning financial processes - reducing complexity, improving cycle times, strengthening compliance, and minimizing administrative burden. Success in this role requires the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders in a decentralized environment, along with a track record of leading large-scale change from concept through...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Senior HR Consultant serves as a strategic partner and consultant within Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specifically supporting the undergraduate College. This role works closely with the College’s Dean for Administration and Finance, managers, and leaders within the College to align people strategies with institutional goals and priorities. This role provides advanced guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, performance coaching, talent planning, and complex employee relations issues. Strategic Partnership & Workforce Planning Serve as the primary HR partner for the Harvard College, building strong, consultative relationships with leadership. Advises on workforce planning, organizational design, staffing models, and role structures Translate FAS and departmental strategies into HR priorities and action plans. Talent Management & Organizational Development Partner with leaders on succession planning...

The incumbent will assist with and in some instances, manage compliance and risk management activities/functions for the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Under the direction of the HGSE Research Security Administrator, assists with administration of the emerging research security program for HGSE, collaborating, and connecting across multiple offices and roles to ensure HGSE executes and remains in compliance with Harvard’s Research Security policy and procedures. In support and under the direction of the HGSE Export Control Administrator, coordinates activities of the HGSE Export Controls (EC) program, including co-designing and launching program activities, communicating school-level information about EC, and coordinating or conducting Visual Compliance checks as required for international partners school-wide. Supports faculty and staff in engaging with the HGSE Export Compliance Program as well as international reviews. Aid the HGSE...

SUMMARY: The ReBuild Initiative at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) aims to develop a new model for urban planning and design focused on transforming the built environment with a concentration on design excellence, sustainability, and quality of life for all. ReBuild is an initiative launched by Dean Sarah Whiting and chaired by Maurice Cox, Emma Bloomberg Professor in Residence of Urban Planning and Design. It will accomplish its goal through multi-disciplinary research, engagement with practice, development of new curricular materials, and executive education training for city leaders in partnership with the Bloomberg Center for Cities. Reporting to the Program Director of the ReBuild Initiative, the Executive Assistant is responsible for providing a wide range of high-level administrative support with accuracy, discretion, and good judgement. Building from previous administrative experience, the role will balance administrative management, program...

Job Summary: Independently perform complex financial administration including budget development, financial analysis, and consultation. Provide recommendations for the use of financial resources. The Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology (HSCRB) is seeking an Accounting and Business Operations (ABO) Manager to support and lead in critical department financial and business operations. In addition to advanced skills and knowledge of financial and business policies, best practices, and platforms, the ideal ABO Manager will have a strong commitment to service leadership, to team and community building, and to providing best possible customer service. Working with ABO team members, other HSCRB staff, and administrative peers across campus, the ABO Manager is key to achieving department goal of improving human health. The ABO Manger position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking grow their technical and leadership skills, mentor a team to success, and support...

Starting Rate: $20.25 Perform a variety of routine teller duties to include processing transactions, identifying basic potential financial needs and, based on that identification, making referrals to the platform area as appropriate. Responsibilities for the Teller role include, but are not limited to the following:  •    Process deposits to customer accounts; includes verification of cash, verification of endorsements, and providing customers with receipts. •    Cash checks for customers and non-customers. •    Process and properly record the sale of monetary instruments (i.e. official bank checks) •    Process foreign currency purchases and sales. •    Redeem savings bonds. •    Properly file all government-mandated reports related to large cash transactions and the sale of all monetary instruments. •    Process various types of loan payments and credit card cash advances. •    Assist with providing customers with access to safe deposit area. •    Actively engages in the sales...

The Election Law Clinic offers Harvard Law students the opportunity to do hands-on litigation and advocacy work across a range of election law areas. Reporting to the Faculty Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for heading the administration of policy, procedures, communications, events, research and paralegal functions, travel coordination, and financial monitoring. Helping to implement the Director’s vision, the Program Coordinator will build and maintain partnerships of the Election Law Clinic.  As a Program Coordinator you will:   Serve as principal source of information on policy and procedures of the Election Law Clinic including clinical operations liaison for ITS, finance, HR, and the Clinical/Pro-Bono Office.    Build relationships with local and national organizations and coalitions, including HLS student groups, using social media and direct outreach.  Track legal cases for clinic and triage phone/email inquiries regarding the program and ensure...

This position will work closely with a diverse team of scholars who are passionate about conducting collaborative, applied, data-driven research on key priorities in government. This position will be tasked with leading, managing, and executing the core administrative and financial operations required for The People Lab to run effectively and to scale. About The People Lab   The People Lab, led by Professor Elizabeth Linos, is a research lab based at the Harvard Kennedy School that aims to empower the public sector by producing cutting-edge research on the people of government and the communities they are called to serve. Using evidence from public management and insights from behavioral science, we study, design, and test strategies that can solve urgent public sector challenges in three core areas:  Strengthening the government workforce - how to recruit, retain and support diverse talent in the public sector that can effectively and equitably respond to the changing needs...

Job Summary: The Financial Analyst plays a vital role in enabling the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to reach thousands of educators annually with the highest-quality professional programs in education (PPE). Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst has primary responsibility for developing, projecting, and reporting on budgets and financial plans, for both the department and its individual programs, representing $15 million revenue. As a key player in PPE, the Financial Analyst partners closely with leaders throughout the organization to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to enhance PPE’s services. The Financial Analyst is a key advisor to financial and organizational strategy, acting with independent initiative and on the Director of Finance’s behalf as needed. Job-Specific Responsibilities: • Department Reporting and Projections : Closely monitor and analyze department operating results,  prepare monthly reports and...

As integral members of the HGSE Professional Education team Portfolio Directors join a dynamic group of colleagues focused on empowering educators to build competencies, skills, and networks necessary to have positive impact in the field of education. Directors build, lead, and cultivate a portion of Professional Education program offerings. All programs are designed to support our mission of equipping education leaders, practitioners, and advocates with knowledge and skills to improve student access, opportunity, and success. The Portfolio Director for the Harvard Institutes of Higher Education (HIHE) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy to nurture, assess, refine and expand a portfolio of professional development offerings for higher education professionals, faculty, and leaders across the US and globally. Programs may be delivered in a variety of modalities including on-campus, at client sites in the US and overseas, online live with facilitation,...

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Central Finance and Administration, the Operations Manager serves as an enterprise operations leader responsible for translating strategic direction into structured implementation, strengthening governance processes, and driving cross-functional alignment. Approximately 80% of this role focuses on enterprise-wide operational initiatives across CADM, including space governance and cross-unit “One CADM” efforts. The remaining 20% supports CFA’s internal financial and administrative operations. This position partners closely with senior leaders and operates with significant influence within shared governance structures. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Enterprise Operations Leadership (80%) Space Governance & Operational Oversight: Lead implementation and ongoing governance of CADM’s space policy. Oversee space utilization analytics, reporting standards, and compliance with workspace guidelines. Ensure transparent and...

The Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University seeks an exceptional Executive Director to lead the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, which strengthens the capabilities of mayors and senior city leaders to build more effective city governments, solve pressing problems, and improve outcomes for residents. This is an opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to help advance the next era of the Initiative’s programming and impact.  Reporting to the Center’s Executive Director and working closely with the Center’s Faculty Director, this role will guide the team responsible for delivering executive education, applied learning, alumni programming, curriculum development, and in-city engagement. They will work with colleagues across the center to support faculty co-chairs in their academic leadership by facilitating high-quality pedagogy and curriculum design, delivering a world-class participant experience, ensuring coherence across and within programs,...

Starting Rate: $24.00 Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. Regional Service Associates are skilled in the duties of both a Customer Service Representative (sales on the platform), and Teller (transactions at the teller line). This role supports the particular Region by floating to various branches within a designated geographic area where operating needs dictate the additional staff in a branch for a period of time. Responsibilities: Simultaneously performs the duties of a traditional branch customer service representative and teller. This position requires travel to various branch locations within the designated Region. An emphasis is made on placing employees within a specific geography to where they live.  Account Representative Duties: Opens deposit...

Starting Rate: $20.50   Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. Perform a variety of routine teller duties to include processing transactions, identifying basic potential financial needs and based on that identification, making referrals to the platform area as appropriate. Responsibilities for the Teller role include, but are not limited to the following:  Process deposits to customer accounts; includes verification of cash, verification of endorsements, and providing customers with receipts. Cash checks for customers and non-customers. Process and properly record the sale of monetary instruments (i.e. official bank checks) Process foreign currency purchases and sales. Redeem savings bonds. Properly file all government-mandated reports...

Starting Rate: $22.00   Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. Service Associates are skilled in the duties of both a Customer Service Representative (sales on the platform), and Teller (transactions at the teller line).    Major Responsibilities: Simultaneously performs the duties of a traditional branch customer service representative and teller, primarily in specific traditional branch locations where such a “hybrid” position is authorized. Account Representative Duties: Works toward achieving specific individual sales and service goals through the following activities:  Opens deposit accounts Prepares and processes loan applications for various lending units (mortgage, consumer, small business, etc.) Closes loans for customers for applicable...

The Belfer Center seeks a Research Assistant to support Graham Allison, the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at the Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Belfer Center’s Avoiding Great Power War Project, in conducting in-depth research on the Chinese economy, the U.S. economy, and international economics. About the Belfer Center: The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is the hub of Harvard Kennedy School's research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. In 2021, the Belfer Center was named a “Center of Excellence” by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, in recognition of the Center’s six consecutive years as the world’s #1 university-affiliated think tank. The Center has a dual mission: (1) to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and...

The Director of Operations is a senior strategic leader responsible for the overall operational excellence, financial stewardship, and long-term resilience of Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS). HUDS is a complex, multi-unit organization encompassing residential dining, catering, retail, and administrative operations. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Operations provides centralized leadership for business processes, operational systems, technology governance, cross-functional labor relations support, sustainability initiatives, and campus partnerships. The position advances the strategic priorities and vision for HUDS set by the Managing Director. The role modernizes processes, reduces operational and compliance risk, strengthens data-driven decision-making, and ensures seamless execution across all HUDS units. The position has three direct reports who manage business systems. This role plays a critical part in succession planning, organizational...

Starting Rate: $22.00   Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. Service Associates are skilled in the duties of both a Customer Service Representative (sales on the platform), and Teller (transactions at the teller line).    Major Responsibilities: Simultaneously performs the duties of a traditional branch customer service representative and teller, primarily in specific traditional branch locations where such a “hybrid” position is authorized. Account Representative Duties: Works toward achieving specific individual sales and service goals through the following activities:  Opens deposit accounts Prepares and processes loan applications for various lending units (mortgage, consumer, small business, etc.) Closes loans for customers for applicable...

The Harvard Law School Library seeks a Director for Planning and Management to help reimagine and build the next generation of legal information infrastructure and law library organization. At Harvard Law School Library, we collect the world's most comprehensive legal materials—from 12th-century illuminated manuscripts to datasets we build ourselves— as our holdings anticipate the information scholars will need for the next two-hundred fifty years and beyond.  We connect a diverse community of librarians, programmers, artists, and lawyers who understand that the most transformative work happens not just when information is available but when it is curated, described, exhibited, and taught by expert information professionals—join us in building and connecting the next generation of legal information infrastructure that serves not just Harvard, but the global pursuit of law and justice.  As the Director you will:   Serve as strategic advisor to the Assistant Dean for Library...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Operations, the Accounting Assistant supports the centralization and processing of accounts payable for the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Working as part of the Finance team, this position is primarily responsible for accurate and timely invoice processing and payments to vendors and individuals (including honoraria and independent contractors).  The Accounting Assistant will work extensively within institutional financial systems to ensure that transactions are properly coded, fully documented, and compliant with University and Institute policies. As invoice processing is centralized into the Finance Office, this role will handle a significant volume of routine, time-sensitive transactions and will be cross-trained to assist with other financial processing functions as needed. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Accounts Payable and Invoice Processing: Processes a high volume of vendor invoices, honoraria,...