Strategic Financial Associate: Card Programs & Payables

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Financial Associate in Cambridge, MA to manage corporate cards, reimbursements, accounts payable, and fixed assets. The role emphasizes risk-based financial operations and strong stakeholder service across campus.

Responsibilities include auditing, training material development, and advising on policy adherence. The position reports to the Controller within the Office of Financial Services at Harvard Kennedy School and requires on‑site work several days per week.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience with 5+ years in related work.
• Strong MS Excel skills and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to analyze trends, root causes, and implement improvements beyond transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for financial concepts.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and discretion.
• Preferred knowledge of Concur and Buy2Pay; knowledge of international payments and tax considerations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate card program lifecycle and risk-based controls.
• Review and approve expense reimbursements with policy adherence.
• Monitor accounts payable processes and resolve bottlenecks.
• Assist in fixed asset additions and monthly reporting.
• Provide guidance on complex payment scenarios and documentation.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

Concur

Buy2Pay

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Financial Associate in Cambridge, MA to manage corporate cards, reimbursements, accounts payable, and fixed assets. The role emphasizes risk-based financial operations and strong stakeholder service across campus.

Responsibilities include auditing, training material development, and advising on policy adherence. The position reports to the Controller within the Office of Financial Services at Harvard Kennedy School and requires on‑site work several days per week.