Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harvard University is a leading institution whose Financial Administration department supports the University’s teaching and research mission through financial stewardship, compliance, and operational excellence. The Research Finance Team Lead supervises staff and oversees post-award financial activities for sponsored research projects, including reporting, invoicing, compliance review, account reconciliation, and closeout. The role also manages complex issues, supports client relationships, improves processes, and mentors Financial Analysts.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for fulfilling financial reporting requirements of Harvard’s sponsors, including reporting, cash management, account reconciliation and award closeout for a complex individual portfolio as well as general oversight at the school levelDevelops reporting mechanisms and financial models, typically in Excel, to analyze the financial position of awards and portfoliosProvides ongoing monitoring and assessment of team workloads and assignments to staff and coordinates updates with the Portfolio ManagerInterprets award terms and makes decisions regarding the setup and scheduling of financial deliverables in compliance with Harvard policiesGenerates and reviews financial reports for expense appropriateness and allowability under government and sponsor compliance requirements (e.g. Federal Uniform Guidance; sponsor-specific guidelines)Interprets complex sponsored regulations, guidelines, award terms and conditions, and award notices and agreements, as well as financial data, to assess and resolve complex issuesReviews and signs invoices, reports, and other financial documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance, as an authorized signatory of the University for sponsored awardsCreates internal guidelines to ensure compliance with University and federal regulations and takes the lead on identifying, suggesting, and implementing improvement opportunitiesWorks with the sponsored community throughout the award lifecycle to provide post-award subject matter expertise with a focus on customer service and collaborative resolutionsIndependently represents Research Finance on University-wide committees and IT projects as neededProactively connects with internal colleagues and demonstrates an understanding of their responsibilities, processes, and systemsAdapts to constantly evolving internal and external environment and models early adopter behavior in support of team’s experience through changePerforms financial analysis of research portfolio by department and school to summarize performance and trends, highlight potential issues, and present potential solutionsAnalyzes data and provides metrics for team and clientsSupports Portfolio Manager by taking ownership of school-level relationships, helping resolve or escalate complex issues and work across units to resolve (in addition to excellent department-level relationship management)Serves as a first point of contact and support to Financial Analysts to escalate complex compliance questions and advise on resolutionsProactively educates departments on policies, processes, and best practices through daily interactions and training initiativesSupervises day-to-day reporting and troubleshooting duties of staff, teaching them to resolve issues and use critical thinking to make decisionsIdentifies training gaps, including internal processes, that can be addressed with Research Finance and other University trainingsModels collaboration with colleagues in Pre-Award offices and other financial units and departments to ensure business continuity by building constructive relationshipsOther duties as neededSkillsBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience requiredMinimum of 5 years’ relevant work experienceAdvanced knowledge of sponsored research regulationsExtensive knowledge and fluency in governmental regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, FAR)Supervisory experienceProficiency with MS Office suite, intermediate to advanced proficiency with Excel (fluency with arithmetic formulas and the ability to solve problems using the tool)Knowledge of Sponsored Research Administration and Finance a plusExposure to and experience with restricted fund environment a plusExcellent business writing and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to resolve issues in a diplomatic manner and balance the juxtaposition of compliance and customer serviceIndependent problem resolution skills in a team environmentA sense of urgency and ownershipAbility to escalate issues and provide potential solutionsSound judgment and the ability to influence colleagues at all levels with tact and diplomacyBenefitsGenerous paid time off including parental leaveMedical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day oneRetirement plans with university contributionsWellbeing and mental health resourcesSupport for families and caregiversProfessional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursementCommuter benefits, discounts and campus perksPrimarily remote role with flexibility to work on-site and optional in-person meetings bi-monthlyCompany OverviewHarvard Business School is an educational institution that offers two-year residential programs leading to an MBA, Ph.D., or DBA degree. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University. It was founded in 1908, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.hbs.edu.
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