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MIT Office of Resource Development · 13 hours ago

Senior Accounting Officer

positionCambridge, MA, 02139, USA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$102K/yr - $139K/yr
date7+ years exp

MIT Office of Resource Development is seeking a Senior Accounting Officer to serve as a key financial, analytical, and operational partner. The role involves supporting a large portfolio, leading month-end and year-end close activities, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and MIT fiscal policies.

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Responsibilities

Leads and executes month-end and year-end close activities
Prepares and analyzes financial statements
Develops and monitors departmental budgets, providing ongoing analysis of budget-to-actual performance
Oversees reconciliation processes and ensures rigorous compliance with GAAP, MIT fiscal policies, federal regulations, and nonprofit accounting standards
Strengthens internal controls
Supports CSS’s operational and strategic financial stewardship

Qualification

AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudget ManagementGAAP ComplianceAdvanced ExcelSAPCognosTableauAnalytical SkillsJudgmentInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, and budget management
strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights
demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and follow-through
ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
advanced Excel proficiency
experience with financial and reporting systems such as SAP, Brio, Cognos, and Tableau

Preferred

master's degree and/or CPA
experience in higher education or large nonprofit organizations
experience supporting internal controls, developing financial training, and driving process improvements
familiarity with operational environments involving multiple service units and complex workflows

Company

MIT Office of Resource Development

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At MIT, we pursue education, research, and innovation with a passion for serious impact.
location
Cambridge, MA, US
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://development.mit.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Diana Castaneda
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