Tom Hollister joined Harvard in 2015 as the University’s Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for finance. He oversees Harvard’s financial administration and an array of activities encompassing financial planning, financial reporting, capital structures and debt management, cash management, and funding principles and strategies for physical plant assets. Tom is a seasoned business executive with broad expertise in global financial management and banking and has served on numerous nonprofit and corporate boards.
Assistant Vice President, Office for Sponsored Programs
As Assistant Vice President of the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP), Sarah provides leadership and oversight of the staff who support the University’s sponsored research portfolio. OSP is responsible for all administrative, financial, compliance, operational functions, and policy development relating to sponsored award management. The teams within OSP include research finance and reporting, preaward services for the Cambridge campus, research compliance, and data analytics. OSP works closely with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR). Read more about Sarah T. Axelrod
Senior Director, Capital Planning & Project Services
As Senior Director for Capital Planning and Project Services (CAPS), Garry leads the team that supports the University’s capital programs including the integrated capital plan, capital project approvals, facility condition assessments, cost controls, reporting, and construction best practices. Read more about Garry Cuneo
Maureen is the University Controller. She manages the Office of the Controller (OC) which is comprised of the following six teams: Financial Accounting and Reporting; Student Financial Services; Tax Reporting and Payroll Processing; University Accounts Receivable Services; Financial Policy; and Mortgage and Educational Loans. Maureen joined Harvard in September of 2009. Read more about Maureen Forrester
As Director of Strategic Procurement, Sara Malconian provides leadership and oversight of the teams responsible for campus-wide strategic sourcing, supply chain management, contract negotiations, disbursements and travel.
Craig McCurley became Treasury director in 2007 after serving as the University’s Central Bank Manager. Craig joined Harvard in 2004 after receiving his Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). Read more about Craig McCurley
As the Director of Risk Management & Audit Services (RMAS), Michael oversees a team of professionals who provide independent and objective services for identifying, managing and mitigating risk. In this position, he manages the internal audit function, the insurance department, and supports the institutional risk management program.
Assistant Vice President, Finance Director, Office of Financial Strategy and Planning
As Assistant Vice President for Finance, Jonathan leads the team that drives strategic financial planning, and is responsible developing and framing financial strategy and policy for review by University leadership and governing boards. Read more about Jonathan Paul
Mary joined Financial Administration in November 2009. As Director, Mary oversees the Office of Financial Administration and is responsible for providing administrative and financial direction and support for FAD departments. Mary has worked at Harvard for 25 years with previous roles in finance, human resources, risk management, and IT. Read more about Mary Straub
