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Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard · 1 day ago

Senior Operations Specialist- Financial Operations, Sentinel Program

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $116K/yr

3+ years exp

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking a Senior Operations Specialist for their Sentinel Program to support financial strategy, operations, compliance, and reporting. This role involves ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, managing budgets, and supporting operational needs across a large international program.

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Responsibilities

Support monthly financial reporting, account reconciliations, and routine adjustments

Process invoices, troubleshoot financial discrepancies, and maintain audit-ready documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance

Ensure timely updates to financial systems and develop standardized financial tools and processes to support efficient operations

Provide support for general operational needs

Maintain multi-year forecasts and financial models to support strategic decision-making

Track project budgets, spending, and burn rates; provide analysis for leadership and donor reporting

Support financial operations across all active awards

Ensure adherence to federal and non-federal regulations

Support the financial management of domestic and international subrecipients

Assist with establishing subawards and service agreements in collaboration with institutional offices

Monitor subrecipient spending, reporting, and compliance, and escalate risks as necessary

Maintain strong working relationships with partner institutions

Develop and review complex proposal budgets and cost applications

Ensure alignment with sponsor and institutional guidelines

Support proposal teams through budgeting guidance and compliance review

Contribute to the timely submission of high-quality grant applications

Qualification

Financial OperationsBudgetingGrant AdministrationAdvanced ExcelFederal Grant RegulationsSubrecipient MonitoringAnalytical SkillsCultural CompetencyCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Health Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)

At least 3 years of operational support that includes finance or grant administration experience

Experience with international project finance and multi-country operations, and supporting complex sponsored research portfolios

Knowledge of federal grant regulations and foundation funding mechanisms

Experience with subrecipient monitoring, including international partners

Advanced Excel skills; ability to learn new financial systems

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

Cultural competency and effective communication with global partners

Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous-improvement mindset

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

At least 13 paid holidays

Winter closure

Paid time off

Parental and family care leave

Employee assistance program

Company

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

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The Broad Institute brings together a diverse group of individuals from across its partner institutions — undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professional scientists, administrative professionals, and academic faculty.

Founded in 2003

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees