Contract Manager

About This Role

Managing the financial administration, compliance, and reporting for a diverse portfolio of government and foundation-funded grants and contracts is the core of this role. This position ensures accurate fund accounting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with internal teams to support the organization's programs and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong nonprofit accounting expertise and a thorough understanding of government grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial management and administration of approximately 40+ grants and contracts funded by federal, state, city, and private foundation sources
• Manage fund accounting activities, grant expenditures, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accurate allocation and tracking of restricted funding
• Monitor compliance with government grant regulations, funding agreements, contractual obligations, and applicable accounting standards
• Prepare and analyze grant budgets, financial statements, expenditure reports, and supporting documentation to ensure financial accuracy and accountability
• Review and administer contracts, including fee-for-service agreements, while identifying financial risks, discrepancies, and compliance considerations
• Collaborate with finance leadership, program teams, and external stakeholders to support audits, reporting deadlines, contract management, and ongoing financial improvements

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit fund accounting, grant accounting, and the financial administration of government-funded programs
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reconciliations, grant compliance, and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing federal, state, or local government grants
• Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 and New York State/City funding requirements preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, complex spreadsheets, and reporting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple funding sources and deadlines
• Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement-related benefits
• HSA options
• Commuter/transit benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible start times between approximately 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM

About the Company

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions. Since 2006, the firm has successfully placed thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs.