36 accounting jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Job Summary: The Office of Physical Resources & Planning (OPRP) provides complete and integrated planning and design services, construction management, and building renewal, maintenance, and operations management to maintain the physical resources of the FAS campus, FAS facilities portfolio includes 250+buildings, approximately 10M sq. ft. Manage complex invoice processing system including, preparing, and processing invoices from OPRP staff including area managers, building managers, capital project managers, planners, and administrative coordinators through an internal payment system. Process invoices for credit card and purchase orders, processed through separate systems.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Process high-volume invoices using various University/Department AP systems accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization. Process payments to...

Job Summary: Manage accounting activities, and provides specialized analysis and financial reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for effective staff management, including hiring and 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...

The Operational Accounting & Systems Manager reports to the Associate Director of Accounting and is a key member of the CSFA management team. This role directs, coaches, and provides hands-on guidance to the accounting team responsible for operational real estate accounting. The Operational Accounting & Systems Manager ensures strong internal controls and full compliance with GAAP, University and Campus Services accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations. The role is also responsible for driving process improvement and efficiency through effective use of technology and automation. Success in this position requires strong leadership, independent judgment, critical analysis, clear communication, advanced technical accounting systems skills, and innovative problem solving. The Operational Accounting & Systems Manager successfully collaborates with a wide range of university partners, including (but not limited to) Harvard University Housing & Real Estate,...

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...

The Sponsored Programs Manager will play a central role in the delivery of Research Administration Office (RAO) services, which encompass the entire grant management lifecycle from proposal development to award management to final reporting and closeout. With limited supervision, the Sponsored Programs Manager will oversee (1) the strategic review and approval of sponsored grant and contract proposals and (2) a subset of post-award monitoring and reporting activities, to ensure compliance with HKS, Harvard University, and sponsor policies. Responsible for a portfolio of HKS research centers, this position will serve as a central liaison between HKS faculty/staff and Harvard’s central offices, including the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Global Support Services (GSS), Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR), Office of the General Council (OGC), and Risk Management and Audit Services (RMAS). The position will report to an Associate Director. The Research Administration...

Harvard University’s Strategic Procurement Department is a central administrative function that serves all Harvard schools, institutes, and administrative units. Our mission is to create value for Harvard by optimizing the procurement of goods and services while upholding the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and supplier partnership. We manage over $3.5 billion in annual addressable spend and are committed to practices that support balance of trade, environmental sustainability, and the University’s long-term financial health.   Reporting to the Director of Strategic Contracting, the Contracts Strategy Analyst supports contract lifecycle activities across Harvard schools and departments, with a dual focus on complex contract review and transforming lower-complexity contracting work. This role manages high-visibility agreements while driving scalable solutions to improve efficiency across the contracting function. The role also works closely with the Office of...

Independently perform diverse financial analysis for a school/unit and assist department management with their financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. Core Duties Conduct complex financial analysis and update financial models and projections Analyze and project budgets and financial activity for multiple programs Provide technical advice and problem resolution for a school/unit financial community Enhance, produce and distribute unit-specific planning materials; develop and produce materials to facilitate annual budget planning and financial monitoring of budget-to-actuals at the local level May consolidate local budgets to facilitate the upload process Review financial data and explore options for report development within University financial applications Ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations Serve as the primary Authorized requestor providing user security access to...

The Publicity Assistant supports the publicity efforts of the Press by participating in the planning and execution of seasonal and title-specific publicity plans. They are responsible for the nomination and submission process for the awards program, in collaboration with the Acquisitions department. They also coordinate the purchase of services and payment of invoices for the department. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Publicity (75%) Creates and implements publicity plans for seasonal lists of facing page libraries and distributed books. Independently creates review lists using as reference standard lists; handles review copy requests and media inquiries; creates press materials to pitch assigned titles to a wide variety of media outlets—print, radio, broadcast/podcast—for time-sensitive stories. Assembles and orders print galleys—includes working with outside vendors and coordinating orders among various departments in-house. Handles mailing of galleys and finished books...

Job Summary: Facilitate diverse financial analysis for a school/unit and assist department management with their financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Senior Construction Financial Analyst supports the oversight of the day-to-day financial responsibilities of the Office of Physical Resources and Planning (OPRP’s) capital construction projects, assists with the Capital Construction Planning efforts, liaises with the Capital Planning& Project Services (CAPS) office, and assists with monthly reporting. The position will also support capital construction project controls management – financial, contract, and compliance. Capital construction projects typically managed by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS)Capital Projects group range from ~$500K to over $100M. Projects occur in any of the FAS’s268 buildings: science laboratories, museums, libraries, classrooms, residences, athletic facilities, and...

Job Summary: Independently perform complex financial administration including budget development, financial analysis, and consultation. Provide recommendations for the use of financial resources. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As a key player in the FAS Office of Finance, the Non-Sponsored Funds Analyst will work closely with the Manager of Non-Sponsored funds to support the financial operations and planning for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) non-sponsored funds portfolio.  The Non-Sponsored Funds Analyst 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. Support the Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds in the routine review and analysis of non-sponsored fund balances across the FAS - currently a balance of $1.3 billion, across almost 10,000 individual Funds; independently perform...

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...

The Program Administrator (PA) is an essential part of this 12-person staff and 40+ student academically based clinical program at Harvard Law School. Visit our website to learn more about the Bureau’s work and mission. The PA performs a wide range of financial responsibilities and carries out administrative, supervisory, and support duties while upholding the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau’s tradition of student governance in the daily operations of the program. The position reports to the Administrative Director and serves as the faculty assistant to the Faculty Directors. As Program Administrator you will:   Manage specific financial functions including the faculty allowance funds for Bureau-related courses, the litigation funds and the Bureau’s IOLTA client-trust accounts; oversee monetary reimbursements to staff and students as well as the purchasing of office supplies; run regular financial reports to ensure accuracy and budgetary adherence and contribute to budget...

The Associate Director, Payroll Operations and Shared Services reports to the Director of Tax, Payroll, and Policy and leads central payroll processing, payroll operations compliance, and consistent payroll service delivery across central and shared services environments. The role serves as the University’s senior payroll operations and compliance subject matter expert, supporting accurate, timely, controlled, and policy-compliant payroll across schools and units.  This position manages the central payroll processing and customer service teams and establishes the standards, controls, escalation paths, training, and performance measures needed to support consistent payroll service delivery across central and emerging shared services environments. As the shared services model evolves, the role is expected to assume expanded direct management and/or functional oversight responsibilities for payroll shared services.  The role partners with Human Resources, school and unit finance...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: Harvard University is implementing an Anaplan budgeting, forecasting, and planning platform. We are seeking a hands-on Technical Lead & Product Owner to own both the technical ecosystem and the product vision for Anaplan across the University—spanning architecture, integrations, security, performance, model design, and roadmap/feature prioritization. This role combines deep financial planning and analysis (FP&A) expertise with product management and consulting skills. You will partner with the Office of Financial Strategy & Planning, school and unit finance teams, IT, and external partners to design, prioritize, and deliver a scalable, intuitive, and well-governed planning platform in a highly decentralized environment. Key Responsibilities Technical Ownership & Architecture Serve as primary technical owner of Harvard’s Anaplan environment (architecture, workspaces, security, performance). Design the end-to-end technical...

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys...

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys...

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys...

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys...

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ employees in 24 offices on four continents.  We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that...

The Financial Associate II reporting to the Director Financial Operations, will perform complex accounting tasks and control functions that support the maintenance of the books and records of OEE. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial processes, including General Ledger (GL) maintenance, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Financial Operations.   This position will support decision-making by implementing efficiencies and providing recommendations based on financial analysis and perform audit functions to ensure accuracy and compliance for internal and external regulations. It is an integral support role in a growing, fast-paced organization, requiring an individual who is adept at prioritizing and multi-tasking in a changing environment. General Ledger Manages complex accounting journals independently including preparation, review and approval to support maintenance of the GL including revenue...

Harvard Business School seeks multiple Research Associate (RA) to support faculty members on writing / content focused work. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business topics and prior writing experience.  The Research Associate (RA) position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal RA candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.   Please note the faculty currently hiring include:  Joshua Margolis Fritz Foley Professor Foley is seeking a Research Associate who can support a book project regarding the role of CFO in organizations. Ideal candidates bring knowledge in finance, strong writing and research skills, along with the ability to conduct statistical analysis on firm profitability data. Frances Frei Jonas Heese and Aiyesha Dey...

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ employees in 24 offices on four continents.  We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that...

BAIN CAPITAL CREDIT OVERVIEW Bain Capital Credit is a leading global credit specialist with $65 billion in assets under management. We invest across the credit spectrum and in credit-related strategies, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, structured products, private middle market loans, bespoke capital solutions, distressed securities and assets, non-performing loans, hard assets, and equities. Since inception, we have made a cultural commitment to investor alignment. We are a private partnership and invest a significant amount of our own capital alongside our limited partners. We have approximately $1 billion of employee co-investment committed across Bain Capital Credit funds as of December 31, 2025. Bain Capital Credit’s investment professionals are dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, documenting, and executing attractive credit opportunities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and are supported by robust operational and technical resources. BAIN...

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW: With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ employees in 24 offices on four continents.  We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that...