Harvard University - Cambridge, MA
posted about 2 months ago
The Office of Financial Services (OFS) at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) is seeking a talented Accounting Manager to join our team. This position is part of a 14-person finance team and reports to the Controller, Director of Accounting and Financial Operations. The OFS team oversees the financial operations of HKS and supports and facilitates decision-making at the highest levels in key areas of financial management and strategic planning. The Accounting Manager will perform multiple diverse and complex accounting duties related to general ledger accounting, compliance, and reporting. This role plays a vital part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies, and contributing to the accurate and transparent reporting of HKS's financial activities. The Accounting Manager will advise faculty, students, and staff on HKS and University policies and procedures related to assigned duties and provide outstanding customer service to stakeholders across campus. In the realm of General Ledger Accounting & Analysis, the Accounting Manager will provide technical guidance and problem resolution for the HKS financial community on various complex accounting matters. Responsibilities include performing monthly account reconciliations, preparing journal entries in accordance with HKS and University policies and US GAAP, and reviewing and uploading internal transfer journal entries prepared by centers and departments. The role also encompasses managing quarterly and year-end closing processes, participating in internal and external audits, and providing periodic and ad hoc reports to management for use in operations and strategic decision-making. The Accounting Manager will serve as the lead technical expert on accounting standards, compliance regulations, and HKS and University policies and procedures. This includes ensuring key financial internal controls are in place and operating effectively, identifying opportunities for process improvement within the finance function, and providing financial training for HKS faculty, administrators, and financial managers. The position requires a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, aligning with Harvard Kennedy School's mission and values.