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    "ExternalDescriptionStr": "<p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><i><strong><u>Special Instructions to Applicants:</u> 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.</strong></i></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">&nbsp;</p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><u>About Rice</u></strong></p><div class=\"align-justify\"><p style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">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 &amp; 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.</p><p style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">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.</p></div><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><strong><u>Position Summary</u></strong></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">The Facilities and Capital Planning department is seeking a<strong> Senior Financial Analyst</strong> to support the department’s financial operations, including capital project and revenue activities.</p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">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.</p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><i>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.</i></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><strong><u>Workplace Requirements</u></strong></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">This position is a hybrid role with an on-campus presence required.&nbsp;Per&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://policy.rice.edu/440\">Rice policy 440</a>, 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.</p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><strong><u>Hiring Range</u></strong></p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. &nbsp;Exempt (salaried) positions under&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/fair-labor-standards-act-flsa\">FLSA</a> are not eligible for overtime.&nbsp;</p><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><strong><u>Minimum Requirements</u></strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><strong>Bachelor’s Degree</strong></p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><strong>3+ years of experience leading a team of accounting or administrative professionals</strong></p></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><strong>Skills:</strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Advanced knowledge of enterprise resource planning and financial systems</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Ability to record general ledger transactions and create journal entries; advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Proven track record of handling sensitive financial information and maintaining integrity in financial reporting</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">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</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Strong project management skills and the ability to contribute to or lead part of a multifunctional team</p></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><strong><u>Preferences</u></strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or another business-related field</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Experience working in an academic or similarly mission-driven setting, specifically in higher education and/or an institutional environment</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Experience with project or grant accounting, including completing journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting for multiple projects</p></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\"><strong><u>Essential Functions</u></strong></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;\"><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Performs complex and detailed reconciliations, period-end close activities, research, and critical financial analyses, including the preparation and review of journal entries</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Reviews construction cost models and uploads approved models into the department’s financial system</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Develops, recommends, implements, and documents new or revised accounting policies and procedures in accordance with university guidance and established protocols</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Identifies, prioritizes, and resolves complex financial issues that may span multiple functional areas; diagnoses root causes, identifies exceptions, recommends solutions, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure implementation</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Researches accounting and financial issues and recommends solutions to department leadership based on audit results, report reviews, and business needs; advises leadership on business activities; prepares cost analyses; plans and conducts financial studies; and determines business activity costs</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Develops and prepares complex financial data, metrics, and reports for a variety of internal and external audiences, including capital project cash flow statements</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Evaluates existing systems and processes to identify efficiency improvements, strengthen internal controls, and incorporate new or changing regulations; recommends solutions that may require policy changes or new processes</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Serves as a subject matter expert or consultant in a specialized area; contributes to and/or leads projects within the work unit, department, or across functions</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Collaborates effectively with on-campus business partners and external stakeholders, demonstrating a positive and service-oriented mindset</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Supports billing activities for Capital Planning and other decentralized departmental functions</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">May serve as a lead or technical expert and provide guidance, training, or direction to less experienced staff</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Establishes and maintains a regular meeting cadence and convenes ad hoc meetings with key departmental stakeholders to review project status, financial performance, funding, and closeout activities</p></li><li><p style=\"line-height: 15pt;\">Performs other related duties as assigned</p></li></ul><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Rice University HR | Benefits:</strong>&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-attrib-id=\"link-86c6e838-4179-4b2e-a550-aa975233b75f\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits\">https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits</a></a>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Rice Mission and Values:</strong>&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-attrib-id=\"link-cfc5d85c-dd79-4c72-b119-da896b84410d\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.rice.edu/mission-values\">Mission and Values | Rice University</a></a></p><div class=\"align-justify\"><p style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><i>Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at </i><a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-attrib-id=\"link-204d57ba-cde5-44a1-bde7-20496b277d1f\"><i>[email protected]</i></a><i> for support.</i></p><p style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><i>If you have any additional questions, please email us at </i><a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-attrib-id=\"link-6f581526-7cee-4a9c-8fb7-c31dad55aa27\"><i>[email protected]</i></a><i>. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.</i></p></div>",
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