Associate Dean of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Harvard University Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
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Associate Dean of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Harvard University Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study

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Posted:
October 8, 2020
Location:
USA - MA - Cambridge
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time
Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Associate Dean of Finance and Chief Financial Officer serves as an integral member of the Radcliffe Institute's senior management team in setting and executing the overall financial management strategy for the Institute. A key member of the senior management team, the Associate Dean for Finance/CFO acts as a senior advisor on matters related to strategic planning, long-range financial planning, risk management and represents the Institute at the University level. The Associate Dean for Finance/CFO is responsible for the provision of superior financial services, accurate and timely financial reporting, and compliance with University financial policies and internal controls and applicable legal rules and regulations. Maintains a strong organization with appropriate levels of accuracy, responsiveness, quality, efficiency, and professionalism.

As a strategic business partner and sounding board to the Executive Dean and senior leadership team, the Associate Dean for Finance/CFO makes a significant impact by improving operational efficiencies to support the continued growth of the Institute.


  • Direct the development of strategic long-range financial plans and projections, and analyze the financial impact of proposals for new activities
  • Manage capital projects planning and financing process, working with the Executive Dean, the Director of Facilities Management, and facilities staff to determine priorities and monitor progress of major capital projects
  • Supervise finance office staff in provision of financial services to all parts of Radcliffe and oversees development and implementation of financial training in University administrative systems, financial policies, and procedures
  • Oversee management of Radcliffe's annual budgets, providing timely financial analysis, quarterly forecasts, and reporting to deans and departments
  • Oversee management of financial operations including payrolls, general accounting, fixed assets, quarterly reports to the university, and quarterly and fiscal year-end closings and develop strategic financial policies, ensuring compliance with Radcliffe and Harvard University policies and procedures
  • Partner with the External Relations department to develop policies and systems that ensure smooth financial information flows between the units, to develop gift opportunities that align with long-range financial planning and Institute priorities, to review implications of fund-raising proposals and donor gift terms, and to ensure proper stewardship of donor funds
  • Coordinate use of funds in operations, ensuring compliance with terms and annual audit review
  • Manage sponsored research activity review and approval process, overseeing review and approval of sponsored budgets, financial control systems for monitoring sponsored activity, financial reporting to external funding agencies, and liaison with the Office for Sponsored Programs
  • Represent Radcliffe on Harvard University committees, collaborating with other financial deans and the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer on development of Harvard University-wide policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Supervise direct reports including, hiring, professional development, training, prioritizing work and managing performance.


Please note that cover letters are required for all position applications at the Radcliffe Institute.

About the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University is dedicated to creating and sharing transformative ideas across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The Fellowship Program annually supports the work of 50 leading artists and scholars. Academic Ventures and Engagement fosters collaborative research projects and sponsors lectures and conferences that engage scholars with the public. The Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America documents the lives of American women of the past and present for the future, furthering the Institute's commitment to women, gender, and society. Our recently completed strategic plan Radcliffe Engaged, 2019-2024, articulates our goals for the next five years.


We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to achieving our goals through the efforts of a highly skilled, diverse workforce. With outstanding benefits, competitive pay, extensive learning opportunities, and a stimulating and attractive work environment, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University may be exactly the employer you have been looking for.

Learn more about the people and programs of the Radcliffe Institute at www.radcliffe.harvard.edu.


Due to the COVID-19 crisis the interview process will occur virtually using Zoom. After hire the position will have virtual on-boarding and work will be conducted remotely until we return to our Cambridge, Massachusetts campus. The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study does not provide visa sponsorship.


Salary Grade: 061

Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

  • Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
  • A minimum of ten years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, and/or financial analysis, which includes significant administrative responsibility and staff supervision.
  • Must have demonstrable and successful management and fiscal oversight experience, planning, budgeting, reporting and development of operational metrics to align organizational strategy to business operations.


The incumbent in this position will have exceptional strategic thinking, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, presentation skills and gain trust and credibility with the larger internal and external stakeholder audience. Must possess solid analytical skills, the ability to design and implement complex financial models; and financial control systems, policies, and procedures. Strong understanding of multiple funding sources, including gifts endowments, restricted fund accounting principles is preferred. Must have strong collaboration and communication skills, the ability to effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders with non-financial backgrounds, and a commitment to customer support. A highly organized and self-directed approach to work. Active listener who is open to new concepts and ideas, able to synthesize complex issues, and provide clarity to others. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully under deadlines. Experience in an institution of higher education is preferred.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Internal Number: 52704BR
About Harvard University Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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