Senior Director of Finance and Administration - Madera, United States - Harvard University Financial Administration

Harvard University Financial Administration Madera, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for overseeing the financial, operational and administrative elements of Financial Administration (FAD) at Harvard University, as well as supporting the development and implementation of a broad agenda across the eight FAD departments.

Position Description

As a member of the CFO's senior management team, the Senior Director approaches the work with a cross-functional, cross-FAD, institutional, and diplomatic mindset.

The Senior Director manages a wide array of activities relating to administration, financial management, communications, human resources, risk mitigation, financial training and development, project management, culture and community, and operational management.

The Senior Director leads a team of 5 and is responsible for the overall leadership of 12 professional and support staff within FAD.

The position has a matrixed reporting into the AVP of Harvard's Central Finance and Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight

– Ensure FAD's financial resources are effectively structured, stewarded, and allocated

Manage the teams responsible for the financial planning, analysis, management, and reporting for FAD's $40M budget, providing leadership support for the oversight of key financial processes and deliverables including the core annual budget, multi-year financial planning (MYFP), quarterly reporting & year-end close
Support management discussions and budget review of fee-for-service and recovery units within FAD
Manage training and development resources dedicated to enhancing FAD's financial training portfolio, customer outreach, and fiscal literacy

Administrative

– Provide leadership and management of FAD's financial and administrative operations and teams.

Lead a professional finance administrative team
Promote collaboration and a shared sense of purpose and accountability within the FLT leadership team
Participate in the projects, programs, and all aspects of operations management throughout FAD to foster connection among workstreams.
Support the FAD community and culture – e.g., foster innovative practices that advance collaboration and collegiality

Human Resource Management

Collaborate with HR and FAD leadership on relevant programmatic and management initiatives

The Associate Director of HHR supporting FAD has a dotted line reporting role into the Director. This is an essential partnership to attract, retain, and develop talent
Lead and support efforts for EDIB and staff engagement

Cross-Organizational Leadership

– Serve as a conduit of the VPF/CFO developing deep knowledge of FAD's business. Manage complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Proactively manage issues essential to successful execution of FAD's objectives. Foster trust, alignment, and integration with and among diverse stakeholders.
As needed, manage/participate in projects to identify ways to create synergies across schools/units that will enable work with streamlined efficiency

Communications and Events

– Manage high quality communications and events which advance inclusion and engagement

Manage the FAD communications officer charged with supporting FAD content delivery
Lead delivery of FAD's internal/external events

Facilities/Space Management

– Effectively manage facilities to create an efficient and professional workspace that supports and enhances collaboration, inclusion, cross team integration and well-being

Ensure proper operation of space to create a secure, practical and cost-effective environment
Oversee FAD's facility projects and staff space plans

Strategic Planning

– Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives. Provide financial insights to inform decision-making and drive sustainable growth

Encourage innovation in best practices and technologies
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the University

Basic Qualifications
BA/BS and 10+ years of related project/administrative management experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Harvard experience strongly preferred. Experience in higher education, non-profits or decentralized organizations is desired. The candidate should be able to develop comprehensive, well-supported plans and policies in a highly decentralized environment.

Must have the ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, listen carefully as well as to influence and persuade others.

The position requires a high level of professionalism, sound and mature judgment, and collegiality.

Must have excellent analytical, organizational, project management and communication skills, along with a high level of diplomacy, discretion, and problem-solving ability.

The selected candidate will have proven success as a collaborative leader, manager, and strategist in a complex organizational environment with diverse constituencies.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting.
Additional Information
Please provide a cover letter with your application.

Please note:

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Accessibility

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Harvard University IT plays an important role in supporting Harvard's commitment by seeking to create, procure and deploy technologies that are accessible to all, including and especially those who live with disability.

Harvard welcomes individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and participate in its programs and activities.

If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact our University Disability Resources Department.

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