Senior Accounting & Operations Manager (Hybrid)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage accounting activities and provide specialized analysis and financial reporting. The role supports the FAS Finance Office with effective controls and timely statements.

The position requires 7+ years of supervisory accounting experience, CPA desirable, and strong Excel/ERP skills. It is a hybrid role with 1 day on campus and a 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with Financial systems and data query tools.
• CPA desirable (certificates, licenses).

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities and provide specialized analysis and financial reporting.
• Lead staff management including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Establish and monitor accounting processes to maintain controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for the department.
• Collaborate on development of new accounting procedures and policies.
• Prepare department for annual and interim audits.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and regulations.

Skills

Staff management

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Financial systems

Data query tools

Job description

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage accounting activities and provide specialized analysis and financial reporting. The role supports the FAS Finance Office with effective controls and timely statements.

The position requires 7+ years of supervisory accounting experience, CPA desirable, and strong Excel/ERP skills. It is a hybrid role with 1 day on campus and a 35-hour work week.