Senior Manager, Controls & Financial Operations
Cambridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
Posting Description
SENIOR MANAGER CONTROLS & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS CAMPUS SERVICES & STEWARDSHIP (CSS) Facilities Finance and Accounting contributes to the financial integrity and operational excellence of one of the Institutes most complex environments. As Senior Manager lead financial operations internal controls and cost accounting across a decentralized organization supporting campus operations and a multi-billion-dollar capital program. Working closely with CSS leadership and central finance oversee transactional finance activities including accounts payable payroll and expense processing while ensuring compliance with GAAP and institutional policies. Strengthen end-to-end financial processes design and embed effective internal controls and lead efforts to improve accuracy efficiency and audit readiness. This role also includes managing staff resolving complex accounting issues and partnering with operational teams to align financial data with business activities.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management; strong knowledge of GAAP internal controls and cost accounting as well as advanced systems and Excel skills; and strong leadership analytical ability and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment. PREFERRED: CPA or advanced degree.
Position has a hybrid schedule at least 2 days on-site.
3/31/2026
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
About Company
The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.