Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Business Manager

Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of four years of experience in financial operations and accounting
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn

Responsibilities

  • Ensure financial health and operational excellence
  • Oversee accounting and financial operations
  • Maintain compliance with rigorous standards
  • Provide strategic financial analysis for decision-making
  • Lead accounting functions and mentor team members
  • Drive process improvements for financial accuracy

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment
  • Professional development and mentoring
  • Engagement with a collaborative team
  • Exposure to financial operations in a prestigious institution
  • Potential for career advancement in the publishing sector
Full Job Description
Posting Description
BUSINESS MANAGER, MIT Press , to ensure the financial health and operational excellence of our organization; oversee critical accounting and financial operations, maintain rigorous compliance standards, and provide strategic financial analysis that supports organizational decision-making; and lead accounting functions while mentoring team members, driving process improvements, and ensuring accuracy across all financial activities.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree; a minimum of four years of experience in financial operations, accounting, and account reconciliation; strong written and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities; demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment; and collaborative approach with eagerness to learn organizational systems and operations. PREFERRED : Experience in finance, accounting, publishing, and/or higher education; proficiency with financial and/or publishing systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle, Biblio, Office); and experience managing or leading others.

9/11/2026

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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