Business Contracts Manager

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking a skilled accounting professional to lead budgeting, contract management, and compliance initiatives within the department.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting for complex programs. Strong auditing and oversight capabilities are essential for safeguarding city assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration and control of business development projects and contracts to accomplish department strategic initiatives and compliance.
• Assist in auditing functions and prepare financial, statistical and operating reports; review leases, contracts and major concession agreements.
• Prepare project budgets and assist in the preparation of department budget; attend meetings and conferences; compile data and generate reports.
• Supervise assigned personnel and provide training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract management

Compliance

Auditing

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field

Job description

MOS Code(s): 6C000 (Air Force & Space Force), 36A (Army), 3401 (Marine Corps)

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field, plus five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, business development experience which included comprehensive budgeting, and contract management and compliance experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Under general supervision, assist in administration and control of business development projects and contracts to accomplish department strategic initiatives and compliance.

Assist in the administration and control of business development projects and contracts. Involves: Target, research, and recommend new business opportunities. Provide and present supporting documentation regarding financial viability, economic feasibility, and implementation schedule of proposed projects. Assist in the implementation of development projects. Provide progress reports and communicate short and long term outcomes. Monitor trends, plan scenarios and identify competitive issues that impact department's business model and strategy and communicate results to management. Assist in administration and compliance of business contracts and programs. Assist in the development and execution of operational policies and procedures related to new programs and contracts.

Assist in auditing functions. Involves: Assist in development and coordination of audit plans and determine procedures. Analyze and evaluate outcomes to determine effectiveness of procedures and operating goals designed to safeguard department's assets. Identify deficiencies and recommend improvements, including associated risks and benefits. Investigate allegations of misappropriation and quantify loss. Review and prepare financial, statistical and operating reports. Conduct research, cost-benefit, and statistical analysis. Audit leases, contracts and major concession agreements to ensure compliance and/or recommend modifications. Analyze and evaluate property usage and appraisals. Project revenues and costs. Assist in coordinating efforts of the accounting, payroll, planning and program management and administrative sections. Confer with and make presentations to management, city financial and budgetary staff, City officials, boards and commissions, and affected parties, as directed.

Perform administrative, professional and incidental duties as assigned. Involves: Conduct special studies. Serve on ad hoc committees. Represent the department at various conferences and meetings as instructed. Prepare and present special and recurring reports and recommendations. Prepare project budgets and assist in the preparation of department budget. Provide project support as assigned. Attend meetings and conferences. Compile data, generate reports, and maintain database, records and files.

Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes.

Note: This is an unclassified contract position

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.