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Harvard University · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Director of Financial Administration and Operations

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Harvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing its world-changing mission. The Assistant Director of Financial Administration and Operations is responsible for advanced analytical reporting and financial operations, providing guidance for compliance and financial performance analysis while collaborating with various units within the Office of the President & Provost Finance & Admin.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform central accounting functions including capital project oversight, payroll approvals, space management, procurement, reimbursements, or other functions; serve as the Asset manager overseeing all functions of the Oracle asset system; oversee access to financial systems, providing training as needed; identify operational challenges; research and implement solutions

Prepare complex financial reports using query tools and University reporting systems and systematically develops, validate, and distribute reports to appropriate stakeholders; assist with the month-end and quarterly closing processes, reconciliation and reporting requirements; manage quarterly accruals, journal entry inventory, processing, review, and approval

Maintain a strong internal control environment through review, analysis, revision, and documentation of policies and processes; oversee existing SAS 115 initiatives to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements (e.g., Financial Close controls, Payroll controls, Endowment Gift Spending controls, Fixed Assets, Accounting controls, Journal Entry review)

Ensure financial compliance with university policies and procedures, audit and accounting disclosure requirements, and applicable legal rules and regulations; assist with audit and tax compliance requests, and financial statement attestation

Provide guidance, management, and oversight of one or more financial functions. May develop and manage budget(s)

Represent OPP on University committees as needed

Responsible for training and development and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment

Conduct ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed

Qualification

Financial OperationsFinancial AnalysisInternal ControlsComplianceAdvanced ExcelSupervisory ExperienceOpenness to LearningInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborative Working Style