Harvard University
Arts and Humanities Divisional Director, FAS Finance
Cambridge, MA, United States · Director
No sponsorshipDetected 6 days ago
Financial AnalysisForecastingBudgetingFP&ALeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInternal AuditVariance Analysis
About the role
- The Arts and Humanities Divisional Director, FAS Finance serves as the senior financial advisor to the Arts and Humanities divisional leadership, with responsibility for financial oversight across all departments and centers in the division and all fund types.
- The incumbent plays a key role in advancing financial strategy and stewardship at the divisional level.
- Monitor financial performance and analyze budget-to-actual variances; communicate findings and recommendations to leadership
Responsibilities
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies
- Optimize assignment of restricted and unrestricted funds to sustainably advance divisional and school priorities
- Lead the evaluation, piloting, and deployment of AI-enabled tools to streamline financial processes and operations. Explore AI-driven analytics to uncover actionable financial insights.
- Provide financial analysis to support academic and operational initiatives, including investment decisions
- Supervise and develop finance staff across the division, including all unit-level finance leaders
- Support for families and caregivers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 10 years' relevant work experience
- The position operates in a highly collaborative environment and requires the ability to balance local priorities with broader institutional goals.
Skills
- Advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA) desirable
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders on financial planning and strategy
- Strong analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Excellent judgment and ability to translate complex financial information for diverse audiences
- Proven leadership and staff management experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
- Work Format Details
- The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs.
Compensation
- Lead the development and management of the division's annual budget and multi-year financial forecasts
Benefits
- Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
- Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
Company info
- We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.
Equal opportunity
- EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
- equal opportunity and non-discrimination.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
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