Lead, Research Cash Operations & Compliance

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 99,100 - 143,567; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Commuting benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks an Associate Director, Research Cash Operations to lead the NU-RES Finance cash team, reconcile research bank and clearing accounts, and ensure accurate cash applications and AR. This role partners with Treasury, Accounting, Accounts Payable, SFS, and Advancement and drives process improvements and compliance with sponsor rules and university policies.

The successful candidate will manage workload, mentor staff, develop SOPs, stay current with regulations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4‑6 years of relevant work experience
• Basic understanding of general accounting principles, standards, and regulations
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft Office 365 including Teams, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat and other analytical tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead and thrive in a fast‑paced operations environment, lead process improvement initiatives, and manage multiple priorities for cross‑functional initiatives
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail and organization
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with management and senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Reconcile the Research bank account and research clearing account monthly
• Oversee payment identification and AR processes to ensure accurate reflections
• Develop metrics to track accuracy and efficiency; resolve escalations
• Collaborate with Treasury, Bank Accounting, Finance, SFS, and Advancement on cash management
• Lead SOP development and training on cash management procedures

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Northeastern University seeks an Associate Director, Research Cash Operations to lead the NU-RES Finance cash team, reconcile research bank and clearing accounts, and ensure accurate cash applications and AR. This role partners with Treasury, Accounting, Accounts Payable, SFS, and Advancement and drives process improvements and compliance with sponsor rules and university policies.

The successful candidate will manage workload, mentor staff, develop SOPs, stay current with regulations, and