7 accounting jobs found in Cambridge

Job Summary: The Finance Associate provides foundational financial, transactional, and compliance support for academic departments and centers within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, this role supports day-to-day financial operations, ensures accurate processing of transactions, and assists faculty and staff with university financial procedures. Working with their manager, the Finance Associate is responsible for procurement review, travel and expense processing, accounts receivable, cash handling activities, and transactions associated with year-end close while developing knowledge of university financial systems and policies.  Given the breadth and diversity of financial operations across the academic enterprise, the Finance Associate may perform additional financial, operational, and administrative responsibilities that are consistent with the scope and level of the position but are not specifically listed in this...

Job Summary: The Senior Finance Associate provides advanced financial, transactional, and compliance support for academic departments and centers within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, this role manages day-to-day financial operations, supports departmental budgeting and financial reporting, ensures compliance with university and sponsor policies, and serves as a resource to faculty and staff on financial procedures. Working independently and in collaboration with colleagues in the departments they support and across the FAS Office of Finance, the Senior Finance Associate oversees complex financial transactions, monitors departmental finances, prepares financial analyses and reports, and helps ensure the responsible stewardship of university resources.  Given the breadth and diversity of financial operations across the academic enterprise, the Senior Finance Associate may perform additional financial, operational, and...

Job Summary: Manage finance, accounting, and budget or other functional operations such as accounts payable or receivable, payroll, procurement, capital projects, endowment funding, or sponsored/non-sponsored research. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Financial Operations Manager leads a team of approximately 10–15 Finance Associates and Senior Finance Associates responsible for delivering high-quality financial operations and customer service to academic departments and centers across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Reporting to the Divisional Director of Finance, the Manager is responsible for supervising staff, ensuring consistent service delivery, maintaining compliance with university and sponsor policies, and driving continuous improvement in financial operations. The Manager serves as a coach, mentor, and operational leader, helping staff navigate complex financial issues while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer...

Job Summary: Lead financial operations and planning for the department/unit that may include payroll, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, procurement, capital projects, endowment funding, research administration, or other function.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Associate Director of Research Core Finance and Compliance partners with the Director Research Core Finance and Compliance to provide strategic financial leadership, oversight, and compliance support for FAS Science service centers and recharge facilities. The Associate Director serves as a key financial resource to core facility directors, divisional leadership, and other stakeholders, ensuring sound financial management, transparent reporting, and compliance with University and federal requirements. Key responsibilities include: Partners with the Director to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for FAS Science service centers and recharge facilities. Provides...

For consideration, please include a cover letter with your application. The Capital Analyst is a key member of Harvard’s Capital Planning and Project Services (CAPS) team, responsible for providing financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and strategic support for capital planning and project approvals across the University. The CAPS team sits within the central Financial Administration Department (FAD) and this role serves as a critical liaison between central finance and the University’s schools and business units, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of capital expenditures and forecasts. The CAPS Analyst supports complex workflows and advances institutional priorities through consultative support to Schools and Units. This position requires a strong understanding of financial management and capital project planning with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization. The Capital Analyst plays a key role in coordinating with facilities and...

Job Summary: The Senior Research Administration Manager is a member of Project Zero’s Finance Team and manages and supports the sponsored research portfolios of Project Zero (PZ) principal investigators (PIs), including the administration of grants and contracts. The role provides comprehensive pre- and post-award support across a variety of funding sources, including sponsored awards, gifts, core funds, and research accounts. This position oversees the full range of administrative and financial activities associated with grants and contracts management, including developing financial deliverable schedules; preparing timely and accurate financial reports and invoices; reconciling accounts; and coordinating account closeout. In collaboration with the Director of Finance & Administration, the Senior Research Administration Manager helps ensure the effective operation of PZ’s financial and research administration functions. The role may also represent the Director in their...

Job Summary: Manage accounting activities, and provides specialized analysis and financial reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds leads financial operations and planning for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) non-sponsored funds portfolio.  As a critical role within FAS Finance function, the Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds will help ensure that the FAS’s non-sponsored funding sources – including endowments, current use gifts, construction gifts, loan funds, and unrestricted designated funds – are properly managed, utilized, and aligned with FAS priorities. This role serves as a primary point of contact for non-sponsored funds and will work collaboratively with both FAS departments and centers and University organization such as the Office of Gift Administration and the Office of the Controller. With a strong foundation in fund accounting and University policies and procedures, this role will also ensure that all funds are managed...