Rice University · 20 hours ago
Finance Manager
USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expRice University, ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities, is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day budget operations of the school. This role involves managing the school’s operating budget, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and collaborating with senior leadership on financial planning and reporting.
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Responsibilities
Works closely with the Chief Business Officer to develop, manage, and monitor the school’s budget
Performs analytical, finance, and control functions; multi-dimensional reconciliations and related analyses; prepares, reviews, and approves transactions and higher-level dollar value transactions
Serves as a Cost Center Manager supporting specific functions; monitors financial transactions for school
Creates and submits financial transactions for the Dean’s office and when needed for the departments
Reviews and approves balance transfers, and cost transfers; confirms accuracy of school’s financial transactions
Develops budget and forecasting scenarios, long-range planning, and analyses for financial reporting and presentations; designs and runs ad hoc reports
Runs monthly financial reports for the school, identifies errors, and takes action to correct errors
Recommends and develops solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintains a broader organizational and university perspective in decision-making
Engages in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; makes recommendations to achieve greater efficiencies and improve internal controls
Collaborates with leadership and supports the unit and organization strategy and change management initiatives
Serves as approval for expenditures and transactions, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures as well as specific guidelines on restricted funds
Works collaboratively with the financial team to develop, implement, and maintain procedures, policies, and systems for the finance administrative area
Performs other duties as assigned
Oversees the Individual Compensation Payment (ICP) process; may support labor distribution process as needed
Serves as the subject matter expert for the school regarding the interpretation, implementation, and compliance with Rice’s financial and operational policies and regulations
Works closely with the budget office, the controller's office, and research and cost accounting, as needed
Provides guidance on fund balances and expenditures such as payroll, travel, and purchases, including advice regarding compliance with relevant guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Three or more (3+) years of related experience
Proficiency in financial reporting, forecasting, and data analysis
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply university financial policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Exceptional accuracy and commitment to excellence
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with other business support resources
Strong analytical mindset with proven ability in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving. In-depth understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems
Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual formats
Proven ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and skill levels, and to build effective cross-functional teams through collaboration
Preferred
Experience working with Rice University financial systems
Rice University and/or higher education experience
Company
Rice University
Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.9MKey Investors
National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of Energy
2024-09-19Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $18M
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Medlock
James A Baker III and Susan G Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics
Kyle Judah
Executive Director, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)
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