Non-Sponsored Funds Analyst

Job Summary: Independently perform complex financial administration including budget development, financial analysis, and consultation. Provide recommendations for the use of financial resources. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As a key player in the FAS Office of Finance, the Non-Sponsored Funds Analyst will work closely with the Manager of Non-Sponsored funds to support the financial operations and planning for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) non-sponsored funds portfolio.  The Non-Sponsored Funds Analyst will help ensure that the FAS’s non-sponsored funding sources – including endowments, current use gifts, construction gifts, loan funds, and unrestricted designated funds – are properly managed, utilized, and aligned with FAS priorities. • Support the Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds in the routine review and analysis of non-sponsored fund balances across the FAS - currently a balance of $1.3 billion, across almost 10,000 individual Funds; independently perform day-to-day financial administration of non-sponsored funds, including verifying and monitoring spending and balances in accordance with financial policies and donor terms.       • Consolidates data from disparate systems and sources to provide accurate reporting related to non-sponsored funds, including but not limited to budget-to-actual reporting and year-over-year trend analyses.        • Responsible for accounting entries related to non-sponsored funds, such as interest expense/income allocation, balance forward adjustments, and pooled fund entries.        • Reviews non-sponsored fund balances held across the FAS and works with the Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds to resolve issues, including developing plans for "hard to use”" funds.        • Performs internal control and regulatory testing related to non-sponsored funds, including release from restriction testing, FASB 117 classifications, and high-risk expense reviews.        • Reconciles the TBD (To Be Determined) FAS Gift and Endowments funds (defined as philanthropy received but not yet assigned terms) and work with cross-functional organizations to resolve balances.        • Calculates support allocations to be applied to professorships and other restricted funds.        • Collects and reviews capitalization and decapitalization requests and recommends appropriate action. • Gather and analyze metrics to identify streamlining opportunities in reporting across a variety of financial systems and reports. • Primary contact for ad hoc questions from divisions, departments, centers, and affiliate tubs. • Assists in identifying training needs and developing educational materials related to non-sponsored fund management. Working Conditions:  Work is performed in an office setting; this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days on campus Physical Requirements:  Sitting and using near vision for reading and computer work for extended periods of time   Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: • Experience with MS Office Suite, advanced Excel skills • Knowledge of fund accounting • Basic understanding of non-profit regulations. • Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools; in particular Harvard systems including HART, Oracle Financials, and Advance • Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong oral and written communication skills • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position