Senior Cash Accountant & Financial Controls Leader

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a finance professional to perform advanced accounting, deliver financial reporting, and manage budgets. The role supports training and guidance for management and staff, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial activity across automated systems.

The position emphasizes accurate financial control, data integrity, and collaboration with stakeholders to optimize financial processes and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Experience preparing complex financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and updating of complex financial statements, journals, ledgers, and reports.
• Prepares and analyzes financial data, identifies discrepancies, and recommends solutions.
• Monitors automated financial systems and documents controls for data integrity.
• Performs complex accounting reconciliations, journal entries, and schedules.
• Develops and manages complex budgets, analyzes funding and trends.
• Forecasts budget balances and suggests corrective actions.
• Provides accounting guidance to management and staff; supports trainings.

Skills

Accounting and financial analysis

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Training and knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking a finance professional to perform advanced accounting, deliver financial reporting, and manage budgets. The role supports training and guidance for management and staff, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial activity across automated systems.

The position emphasizes accurate financial control, data integrity, and collaboration with stakeholders to optimize financial processes and transparency.