What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Manager / Finance position at Good Shepherd Services?
Title: Contracts Manager
Reports to: Assistant Director, Contracts & Budgets, Finance
Location: Finance Department, 305 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001
Hours: 35 Hours, Exempt
Salary: $72,701.00 - $80,779 / year
JOB SUMMARY: 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.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree required.
- 5 plus years related experience required.
- 1 - 2 years of Supervisory Experience Preferred
- 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
Salary : $72,701 - $80,779