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Controller POSTED: Jan 12
Salary: Open Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Employer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: Finance Required Education: 4 Year Degree



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Job Description

Reporting to MIT's Vice President for Finance and as part of the office's senior leadership team, will lead and be responsible for overall Institute financial and control management with expenditures of approximately $2.6B.


Working closely with MIT's senior leadership, the controller will direct all financial and cost accounting activities for the achievement of operational and financial objectives; take strategic leadership initiative and ownership of providing accurate and timely financial information for use in MIT's complex internal financial reporting, planning and budgeting as well as external reporting and compliance; formulate and present findings and recommendations to MIT's senior management, ensuring Institute accounting procedures conform to GAAP; and foster and maintain relationships with MIT departments, labs and centers to promote a strong sense of financial collaboration while providing sound fiscal analysis and advice. The role also includes significant responsibility for reporting on MIT's growing international engagements, which will expand over time.


Interested candidates may apply online at http://web.mit.edu/jobs. Please reference job number mit-00008355 and indicate where you saw this posting.


MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women, minorities, veterans, older workers, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.


Requirements

Requirements: bachelor's degree (master's degree with concentration in finance or accounting desired) and a CPA. Experience with and knowledge of SAP desired. Must have a minimum of ten years of direct, relevant experience in financial management positions where prime responsibilities have been leadership and management of successful teams, goal setting, planning, prioritizing, implementing and problem solving. Financial experience and expertise in a major not-for-profit educational, research or health care organization preferred. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and enhancing complex financial information systems required. Focus on implementing new processes and enhancements while maintaining a strong control environment necessary. Exceptional management and interpersonal skills and knowledge of and experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and the establishment of strong financial controls required. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills and proven writing and presentation skills are essential.



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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge MA