17 finance manager jobs found

The mission of the PME Finance & Administration team is to act as the connective tissue across PME—facilitating coordination and support for all 13 offices so each can fulfill its core objectives. The team manages all financial transactions, ensure compliance with Harvard University policies and procedures, and serve as a resource for administrative challenges, helping offices develop effective solutions or processes when issues fall outside their areas of expertise. Harvard Medical School is somewhat unique among peer institutions in that it does not own its own hospital. Instead, it relies on affiliated clinical faculty at partner hospitals to deliver much of the MD curriculum, which adds complexity to organizational and administrative responsibilities. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the incumbent will independently manage key responsibilities related to teaching compensation, financial analysis, and general administrative operations. The ideal candidate will be a...

Are you excited by the idea of joining a world-class organization at the intersection of higher education and business? As the professors’ administrative assistant, Faculty Support Specialists provide valuable tactical and administrative help to our faculty in support of Harvard Business School's mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Reporting to a Manager of Unit and Faculty Support the Faculty Support Specialist (FSS) supports faculty with complex administrative duties related to their teaching, research, and other responsibilities. An FSS will act as a seamless extension of the faculty they support and will work closely with other Faculty Support Specialists across ten academic units, as well as with their manager. Faculty Support Specialists also work with and assist peers on activities that support teaching, research, finance, and other departments. Responsibilities Include:  Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging...

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...

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+....

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...

The Research Manager will play a key role in providing operational support to advance the Center’s research agenda. Reporting to the Senior Director of Research, the manager will be responsible for project management of open calls, leading the coordination of staff and student researchers, managing workflows, and liaising with internal and external partners to ensure timely, high-quality research deliverables. This is a hands-on role that requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and project management skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple departments, all in service of developing and delivering successful research projects.   Responsibilities: Open Calls   Lead the development and implementation strategy of proposal intake and review processes, including oversight of submission tracking, analysis of reviewer feedback, and communication of outcomes. Prepare written materials and presentations relevant to the Open Calls process,...

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 Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School seeks a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our growing community as a Senior Research Portfolio Administrator.  As a manager of sponsored and research projects, this individual will administer pre- and post-award aspects of a complex portfolio for interdisciplinary faculty whose funding sources range from NSF, DoD, DOE, NIH, ONR, DARPA and other federal and private sources. They will work directly with senior and junior faculty members and their labs to create and submit proposals, create budgets, authorize and approve expenditures, review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, forecast financial scenarios, and make sound recommendations for spending plans. The Senior Grants Manager may also be expected to participate in sponsor update and kickoff meetings, to present financial data to sponsors and to function as a member of a given project team when required. The Senior Research Portfolio Administrator will...

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...

The Food Purchasing Coordinator is part of the Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) Procurement team supporting all dining and hospitality operations across campus. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, this position is responsible for executing a wide range of tasks to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely acquisition of food and related items. The Food Purchasing Coordinator supports Food Pro menu management, POS functions, and supplier relationships with responsibilities evenly split between daily procurement functions and Food Pro activities.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Food Purchasing Coordinator position is responsible, but not limited to, the following: Manage daily operations within Frood Pro and B-Trees, including system backup, startup, and data entry Enter and reconcile sales transactions for catering orders in Food Pro Generate and distribute required reports such as Local Cost Summaries (LCS), inventory analysis, pre- and post-cost reports,...

Executive Education at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) seeks a collaborative, highly organized, and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to lead the department’s annual planning processes – budget, forecast, multi-year – prepare reports and summaries, and provide analysis for decision support. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Administration, successful candidates will be a strong communicator, curious and persistent, have strong accounting skills, and be proactive and capable of leading tasks and projects. This is a great role for someone looking to lead a budget process. HKS is a vibrant and values-driven community, and we actively seek applications from candidates who demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive culture. Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education (HKS Exec Ed) is the premier worldwide source for executive-level leadership development focused on public service.  Exec Ed operates as a department within HKS and provides 80+ programs...

The Executive Assistant reports to the Director of Finance and Operations for HALC.  As a member of the HALC team the Executive Assistant provides a wide range of complex administrative support duties for the CEO and the HALC team. The Executive Assistant anticipates daily needs, works independently with minimal supervision in an environment of multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, handles confidential information, anticipates, and resolves a wide variety of issues, and supports the day-to-day administrative operations of the department. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides a wide range of complex administrative support duties including full day-to-day calendar management, meeting scheduling, filing, organizing, assisting with presentation materials, drafting communication, and printing. Prepares detailed and accurate meeting materials, including advance briefing materials. Regularly handles sensitive and confidential information. Assists with documents (Word,...

The Advancement Officer works to implement strategic development, communications and outreach initiatives and support efforts to secure and manage diverse funding streams for the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) of Harvard Law School. In collaboration with CHLPI leadership and staff, the Advancement Officer will support grant and donor activities and CHLPI’s strategic development efforts to manage CHLPI’s robust and complex funding portfolio. The Advancement Officer will serve to support a dynamic center that conducts public interest and clinical teaching in the food and health law fields. The work in the center includes both independent and collaborative teamwork in growing areas of local, national, and global importance. For more information about CHLPI, visit www.chlpi.org .  As Advancement Officer, you will:   Plan and implement development activities to secure and maintain funding from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals....

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...

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...