Accounting Operations Manager

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways,inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth

C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest rangeof liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeksto foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation ofleaders through a transformative educational experience.

Manage accounting activities, and provides specialized analysis and financial reporting.

• Responsible for effective staff management, including hiringand orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment
• Establish and monitor effective accounting processes and systems to maintain accounting controls
• Ensure department's accurate and timely financial reporting
• Identify operational challenges; research and implement solutions
• May prepare tax documentation and financial statements
• Ensure the school/unit financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles
• Collaborate on the development of new accounting procedures within school/unit that support University wide policies and initiatives
• Prepare department for annual and interim audits from internal and external firms/agencies
• Ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures, audit and accounting disclosure requirements, and applicable legal rules and regulation

Work is performed in an office setting;this is a hybrid position requiring 1 day on campus (subject tochange)

Sitting and using near vision for reading and computer work for extended periods of time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience

• MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced excel skills
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and taxregulations
• Demonstrated experience with Financial systems and data querytools

CPA Desirable

• Standard Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information:
  Harvard University isunable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening:
  Identity, Education, Criminal,Credit
• Other Information:
  All formal offers will be made by FASHuman Resources.

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders thatsome of the duties and responsibilities can be effectivelyperformed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based uponoperational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions mustwork in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts .Additional

details will be discussed during the interview process.

Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.

Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements priorto employment.

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

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