Additional Qualifications and Skills
Additional Information
A cover letter is highly encouraged as part of the application process.
Due to the needs and demands of our business during year-end and financial deliverables, vacation requests between mid-June and mid-August will not generally be approved.
Outside of this time period, vacation time must be requested well in advance and there maybe be times when an employee’s request may be denied due to operational necessity within our unit.
This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible / remote work is an option.
Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA).
Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note : Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications
Position Description
This position will report to the Associate Director of Accounting of the Harvard Medical School, and will manage a staff of three.
This position manages the month and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, reasonable documentation, and ongoing identification of areas for improvement.
Assesses school and department-level internal controls, considers University standards / best practices, and implements and operationalizes control improvements.
Develops and / or enhances, implements, and oversees compliance with other school and University-level accounting / financial policies and procedures.
This role requires both a strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with finance staff (with varying degrees of accounting experience or knowledge of processes and procedures) across all parts of Harvard Medical School and Harvard University.
Job Specific Responsibilities :
Provides mentoring to the team and identifies professional development opportunities.
Ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures, audit and accounting disclosure requirements, and applicable legal rules and regulations.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations.
We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include :
Paid Time Off : 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative / professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.
5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December / January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.
Most coverage begins as of your start date.
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