Harvard Law School - 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 dynamic finance team. This position is integral to a 14-person team and reports directly to the Controller, Director of Accounting and Financial Operations. The OFS team is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of HKS, which includes supporting and facilitating decision-making at the highest levels in key areas of financial management and strategic planning. As an Accounting Manager, you will perform a variety of diverse and complex accounting duties related to general ledger accounting, compliance, and reporting. You will play a vital role 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. Your responsibilities will include advising faculty, students, and staff on HKS and University policies and procedures related to your assigned duties, while providing outstanding customer service to stakeholders across campus. In the realm of General Ledger Accounting & Analysis, you will provide technical guidance and problem resolution for the HKS financial community on various complex accounting matters. This includes performing monthly account reconciliations, preparing journal entries in accordance with HKS and University policies and US GAAP, and reviewing internal transfer journal entries prepared by centers and departments. In terms of Financial Close & Reporting, you will manage quarterly and year-end closing processes, including preparation of period-end journal entries, review of accruals, and coordination with centers and departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting. You will also participate in internal and external audits and tax reporting, providing necessary documentation and explanations, and provide periodic and ad hoc reports to management for use in operations and strategic decision-making. As the lead technical expert on accounting standards, compliance regulations, and HKS and University policies and procedures, you will ensure that key financial internal controls are in place and operating effectively. You will identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance function and work collaboratively to implement enhancements. Additionally, you will provide financial training for HKS faculty, administrators, and financial managers. Other duties include creating invoices in the Oracle Accounts Receivable module upon request, representing HKS on various University committees, maintaining a network of peers at other schools or in central administration, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support overall business goals. You will also participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Controller, Director of Accounting and Financial Operations.