Senior Manager of Financial Reporting

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:

• Lead a team of senior financial accountants (3) and support team development.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Manage and review the preparation of consolidated quarterly and annual reporting deliverables, including annual projections and fluctuation analysis.
• Ensure compliance with US-GAAP and University internal controls/policies.
• Oversee the compilation of financial information for inclusion in the University’s annual financial report and Form 990.

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements:

• Assist with University-wide compilation and review of reporting to external agencies, including certain Federal and regulatory compliance requirements, such as Section 117 foreign gift and contract reporting, NSF Foreign Financial Disclosure Report and EZ-Audit.

Audit Coordination:

• Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors to oversee and manage the year-end audit. 
• Coordinate with various schools/units across the University to ensure audit deadlines and expectations are met. 

Accounting Expertise:

• Research complex accounting transactions, including any new or updated GAAP pronouncements; create and update University policies as needed

Collaboration and Customer Service:

• Plan and organize the bi-monthly Financial Managers Forums, a group of over 100 financial managers from across the University, including presenting topics as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively and deliver quality customer service to the Harvard financial community, promoting information sharing and providing technical accounting guidance enhancing financial processes and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office setting

More about FAD:

Within and across the University, we aim to be exemplary colleagues, trusted partners, valued advisors, and agents of positive change.

Within our own community, we aspire to:

• Engage with respect, honesty, and integrity
• Cultivate equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Welcome innovation, collaboration, and flexibility
• Enjoy our work, grow professionally, and aim for the extraordinary 

Learn more about Financial Administration (harvard.edu) and our eight reporting units. (https://finance.harvard.edu/)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree and/or CPA license is a plus; a master’s degree or CPA license, along with prior public accounting experience, may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”); knowledge of not for profit/higher education accounting a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills. 
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools. 
• Effective oral and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage and develop staff. 
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large and complex organization.

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week: This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per month. Additional days may be required based on business needs. Details to be reviewed during the interview process.
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information:
  Please provide a cover letter with your application.
  This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.

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Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.