Manager, General Accounting

Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary:
This position reports to the Assistant Controller of Accounting Operations in the Controller’s Office. The General Accounting Manager provides accounting leadership and supervision of accounting staff while managing complex accounting and control functions.

Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a seasoned financial reporting leader with deep expertise in central accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close, financial statement creation and analysis, accounting policy, and internal controls. They have a demonstrated ability to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in a complex, decentralized organization while maintaining strong governance and transparency. This individual excels at leading and developing accounting teams, with experience managing performance and fostering consistency and accountability across functions. They bring a proven track record of leading high-impact process improvements, strengthening reporting quality, modernizing systems, and enhancing audit readiness. The ideal candidate applies strong analytical judgment and a continuous improvement mindset to support institutional stewardship and informed decision-making.

Workplace Location:
Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: Salary range starts at $106,400  and up, based on experience and qualifications.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

  • In lieu of the education/experience requirement, additional related education and/or experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis

• 4+ years of directly related experience

  • In lieu of the education/experience requirement, additional related education and/or experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software

• Knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP

• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems