Contract Manager

Good Shepherd•New York, NY

40d

About The Position

The Contract Manager assists in the coordination and preparation of all Agency public and private budget management and related financial analysis. This position will oversee the work of 3 Senior Contract Analysts. Will work with other departments within the Fiscal Contracts Department on a regular basis filling in as needed to achieve overall departmental goals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required.
5 plus years related experience required.
Experience in budgetary and accounting analysis
Experience with fundraising budgets
Strong analytical skills are required
Capacity to be a creative thinker and assess prior and future practices
Excellent computer/technical skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
Experience with MIP System
Understanding of government requirements as related to a social service agency
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Good verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work in a supportive manner with a variety of different personalities
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate agency government, RFP and private funder budgets/billings
Assist in preparing annual Agency-wide budget
Monitor all spending, variance analysis and contract funding utilization
Monitor timeline for budgets, modifications and billing to ensure timely budget submission.
Maintain the budget module and reporting systems in accounting software and related systems
Prepare analysis and documentation for quarterly budget meetings with program leadership to ensure best practice and use of agency revenue
Prepare budget modifications and journal entries as needed
Prepare financial analysis, including budget to financial variances, key financial health indicators, and other as needed for private funders
Work with other departments within the Fiscal Contracts Department on a regular basis in a supportive role to assist in meeting their objectives
Provide audit documentation as requested
Assist Controller with State Standards of Payment preparation
Work closely with the GAP department to monitor outstanding funding issues
Contact government agencies as necessary to ensure Agency meets all guidelines
Assist all other departments to accomplish their workload as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director Contracts & Budget