Director of Financial Management & Planning - Harvard Kennedy School (Cambridge, MA - Hybrid) [Curated]

MomUp Curated Role | Cambridge, MA | Hybrid, 3 days on campus | Salary grade 059 (senior band; not posted)

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About the Company

The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation is a research center at Harvard Kennedy School, funded through gifts, sponsored awards, and endowments.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Center's Executive Director, lead the financial administration of the Center and its affiliated programs.

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the Faculty Director and Executive Director
• Develop and maintain a 5-year financial plan for the Center's three foundational endowment funds
• Lead the annual budget process, supervise the finance team, and oversee sponsored grants and contracts
• Direct financial operations, reporting, variance and trend analysis, and internal controls

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What They're Looking For

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 8+ years of relevant experience, and supervisory experience. Preferred: senior financial management background, higher-ed familiarity, and experience with gift, endowment, or sponsored-fund portfolios.

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Why We Curated It

A senior finance leadership seat with real scope at a mission-driven institution, well suited to an experienced finance professional. Note: Harvard posts salary grades rather than dollar ranges; grade 059 is a senior band. Verified live on careers.harvard.edu this week; posting date October 25, 2026 (ref 004019SR).

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This is a curated posting. Apply directly with the employer using the application link.