12 accounting jobs found

Job Summary: Independently perform complex financial administration including budget development, financial analysis, and consultation. Provide recommendations for the use of financial resources. The Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology (HSCRB) is seeking an Accounting and Business Operations (ABO) Manager to support and lead in critical department financial and business operations. In addition to advanced skills and knowledge of financial and business policies, best practices, and platforms, the ideal ABO Manager will have a strong commitment to service leadership, to team and community building, and to providing best possible customer service. Working with ABO team members, other HSCRB staff, and administrative peers across campus, the ABO Manager is key to achieving department goal of improving human health. The ABO Manger position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking grow their technical and leadership skills, mentor a team to success, and support...

Independently perform a variety of accounting activities including: posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports. As a vital member of the CSFA team, the Senior Accountant reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and contributes significantly to the execution of financial and accounting operations within the CS Operating Unit. This role is primarily responsible for supporting accounting functions, implementing efficient processes leveraging technology and automation, and maintaining robust internal control. The Senior Accountant collaborates with a team of professionals, handling day-to-day responsibilities such as Campus Services general ledger accounting, capital accounting, billing and accounts receivable, and reconciliation, while proactively driving process enhancements. They play an essential role in upholding and continuously improving internal controls and ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), University and...

Executive Education at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) seeks a collaborative, highly organized, and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to lead the department’s annual planning processes – budget, forecast, multi-year – prepare reports and summaries, and provide analysis for decision support. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Administration, successful candidates will be a strong communicator, curious and persistent, have strong accounting skills, and be proactive and capable of leading tasks and projects. This is a great role for someone looking to lead a budget process. HKS is a vibrant and values-driven community, and we actively seek applications from candidates who demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive culture. Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education (HKS Exec Ed) is the premier worldwide source for executive-level leadership development focused on public service.  Exec Ed operates as a department within HKS and provides 80+ programs...

Job Summary: This position provides electrical engineering at a senior level for the planning, design, technical support on operation, maintenance, and upgrades of the University’s utility infrastructure which includes electric, steam, hot water and chilled water as well as energy/building management and utility metering systems. This position shall also perform special short and long-range projects as directed. Position Description: Partners with E&U Leadership to develop, refine, and maintain the campus utility systems. Coordinate with the plans and needs of the University’s Schools and Units. Oversee the installation and relocation of underground utility infrastructure with minimum impact to the University’s community and its activities. Assume complete engineering responsibility for utility distribution systems to ensure system capability, flexibility, reliability, safety, economic operation, and consideration for expansion. Formulate and balance long and short-range...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: Financial Administration (FAD) is dedicated to advancing Harvard University’s teaching and research mission by stewarding its resources; providing support, guidance, and consultation; ensuring compliance with university and federal guidelines; mitigating risk; pursuing operational excellence; and promoting the financial health of the University. The Senior Manager of Financial Accounting and Reporting will lead a team of 3 Senior Financial accountants to facilitate the University’s financial reporting on a quarterly basis, manage the annual external audit and compile the University’s annual financial report.  The Senior Manager of Financial Accounting and Reporting is a member of the central leadership team within the University’s Office of the Controller and plays a vital role in communicating, collaborating with, and providing customer service to controllers, financial managers and others University-wide. Team Leadership and Development:...

Reporting to the Executive Dean and in close partnership with the Dean and other senior leaders, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the financial management and strategic financial planning efforts of Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in support of its teaching, learning, and research mission.  The CFO has direct responsibility for the overall financial management of HKS including accountability for the School’s $280 million operating budget, fiscal policies and procedures, efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems, and fiscal compliance and control. Further, the CFO leads the School’s risk assessment and management program, in partnership with the University’s Risk Management and Audit Services department.  The CFO is also directly responsible for the development and maintenance of financial models, and, in collaboration with partner offices, the development and implementation of financial strategies in support of all facets of strategic planning for HKS, including...

The Office of Financial Services (OFS) at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) seeks a talented Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This position is part of a 12-person finance team and reports to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. HKS’s Office of Financial Services supports and facilitates decision-making at the highest levels in key areas of financial management and strategic planning. This position will conduct objective analysis of the financial performance of certain departments and centers within HKS and will develop an in-depth understanding of the financial structure. We seek candidates with strong financial acumen and analytical and technical skills, who can collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.   Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Conduct complex financial analysis and update financial models and projections. Analyze and project budgets and financial activity for multiple...

The Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School seeks a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our growing community as a Senior Research Portfolio Administrator.  As a manager of sponsored and research projects, this individual will administer pre- and post-award aspects of a complex portfolio for interdisciplinary faculty whose funding sources range from NSF, DoD, DOE, NIH, ONR, DARPA and other federal and private sources. They will work directly with senior and junior faculty members and their labs to create and submit proposals, create budgets, authorize and approve expenditures, review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, forecast financial scenarios, and make sound recommendations for spending plans. The Senior Grants Manager may also be expected to participate in sponsor update and kickoff meetings, to present financial data to sponsors and to function as a member of a given project team when required. The Senior Research Portfolio Administrator will...

Job Summary: The Research Portfolio Manager (RPM) is responsible for managing a portfolio of sponsored and non-sponsored funds for a group of Principal Investigators (PIs) at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). The position reports to an Assistant Director for Research Administration and Finance. The RPM is a member of a faculty support team that provides the best possible customer service to the PI and lab members in support of their research activities. They use independent judgment and problem-solving skills to ensure compliance with sponsor and donor regulations, School and University policies, and Area procedures. This is a high-volume, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides life-cycle grant support. Pre-award responsibilities include providing direct support to faculty and administrators with proposal preparation, developing budgets, budget justifications, supporting documentation,...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2026 to support an assigned faculty member in one of the following academic units.  Accounting & Management Business, Government and the International Economy Entrepreneurial Management Finance General Management Marketing Negotiation Organizations & Markets Organizational Behavior  Strategy  Technology and Operations Management Research subjects can include but are not limited to: labor economics, private equity / venture capital disclosures and taxation, decision making and gender stereotypes in shaping beliefs, industrial organization and the market design of digital platforms, algorithms impact on consumer behavior, media economics and economics of digital platforms, emerging financial technologies and alternative data, political economy and empirical corporate finance, corporate social responsibilities focused on climate change and gender diversity, asset...

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this position is responsible for advanced analytical reporting, and financial operations for a portfolio of Units within the Office of the President & Provost Finance & Admin (OPP) operations. Working as a collaborative and constructive partner, this position provides guidance for monitoring, and compliance, including the analysis and review of financial performance and year- end results. The Assistant Director of Financial Administration and Operations supports the OPP Finance & Admin office mission most effectively by working closely with Unit administrators, consolidating, and summarizing data, producing financial reports, presenting recommendations, and assisting with organization-wide analysis, and training development. Core Duties Financial Operations – Perform central accounting functions including capital project oversight, payroll approvals, space management, procurement, reimbursements, or...

The Food Purchasing Coordinator is part of the Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) Procurement team supporting all dining and hospitality operations across campus. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, this position is responsible for executing a wide range of tasks to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely acquisition of food and related items. The Food Purchasing Coordinator supports Food Pro menu management, POS functions, and supplier relationships with responsibilities evenly split between daily procurement functions and Food Pro activities.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Food Purchasing Coordinator position is responsible, but not limited to, the following: Manage daily operations within Frood Pro and B-Trees, including system backup, startup, and data entry Enter and reconcile sales transactions for catering orders in Food Pro Generate and distribute required reports such as Local Cost Summaries (LCS), inventory analysis, pre- and post-cost reports,...