Contracts Manager

Cicatelli Associates Inc•New York, NY

16d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CAI is a national nonprofit organization that provides training, technical assistance, and other support to health care and social services agencies. It manages contracts and grants from governmental entities and private philanthropies. The Contracts Manager supports the Finance Department by managing a subset of CAI’s grants and contracts for selected projects, maintaining internal communications with the CFO, Finance Department members, and project staff. The role calls for an accounting background, knowledge of OMB Circular 2 CFR, and strong technical skills with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; Sage Intacct is preferred. This full-time, exempt position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule of two days in the office and three days remote. The salary range is $95,000–$110,000, depending on experience. The Contracts Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least three years of financial management experience; grant accounting experience is preferred.
Knowledge of OMB Circular 2 CFR.
Strong understanding of nonprofit fiscal management and policies.
Knowledge of fund accounting and spreadsheets for financial tracking and reporting.
Ability to establish and maintain fiscal procedures and processes and communicate effectively with finance and other staff.
Sound accounting training and knowledge.
Advanced computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Excel proficiency and strong database management and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure, including within short deadlines.
Demonstrated confidentiality, organization, multitasking, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work independently while communicating and coordinating with employees and other organizations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Grant accounting experience.
Knowledge of Sage Intacct or other computerized accounting systems; Intacct is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate relevant activities to the CFO and, as needed, other members of the Finance Department.
Maintain accurate records and files, and provide internal and external correspondence as requested by the CFO.
Manage grants and contracts, including maintaining and analyzing contract documentation, analyzing grants and project accounting, reconciling project expenses to budgets, and voucher processing for government grants and contracts.
Assist with creating project budgets and budget modifications in collaboration with Project Directors and Managers.
Communicate with funders as directed and authorized.
Open and maintain projects in Sage Intacct.
Prepare required documentation for funder audits and assist with the organization's annual audit.
Monitor sub-recipient and contractor funds and conduct an audit if necessary.
Develop and use complex spreadsheets, as necessary or requested, for tracking and reporting.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Account.
Dependent Care Account.
Transit Reimbursement Account.
Company-sponsored life insurance up to $50,000.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Retirement plan after three months of employment.
Flexible and hybrid work schedules.
Ability to work fully remotely up to three weeks each calendar year.
11 holidays and two floating holidays.
12 sick days.
15 vacation days per year for this role, increasing after four years of service.
One cancer screening day.
Bereavement leave.
Jury duty leave.