Senior Financial Analyst
Rice UniversityAbout the role
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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 how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — which stands for Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
Position Summary
The Facilities and Capital Planning department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the department’s financial operations, including capital project and revenue activities.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Administration, the Senior Financial Analyst will support financial management for capital projects by conducting regular financial reconciliations, preparing financial reports, assisting with project maintenance, and collaborating with capital planning stakeholders to ensure complete and accurate financial statements. This role will also support billing activities for the project management team and provide financial support for decentralized functions within the department. In addition, this position will serve as critical backup for key departmental functions, including payroll, cost center management, and other operational and administrative responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, service-focused financial professional with experience in project accounting, financial management, and accounting reconciliations, preferably within a higher education or other institutional environment. They thrive in a collaborative setting, bring a proactive and thoughtful approach to problem-solving, and develop solutions within established campus policies and guidelines. The successful candidate combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and organizational skills to uphold high standards of financial accuracy and accountability.
Workplace Requirements
This position is a hybrid role with an on-campus presence required. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change. This position is classified as essential and may require on-site or remote work to support critical operations during emergencies, such as severe weather events. The role requires the ability to traverse campus to attend meetings both on and off campus and to enter a variety of campus facilities as needed.
Hiring Range
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the proposed salary is $81,000 to $92,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years of related professional experience in project accounting, cost accounting, or capital financial management
Skills:
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced knowledge of enterprise resource planning and financial systems
Ability to record general ledger transactions and create journal entries; advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Proven track record of handling sensitive financial information and maintaining integrity in financial reporting
Advanced professional communication skills, including the ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management
Strong project management skills and the ability to contribute to or lead part of a multifunctional
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