Contract Manager

Scion Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 per year

Hybrid schedule: 2 days onsite, 3 days

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

Retirement and HSA options

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is conducting a search for a Contract Manager in New York, NY. This full-time, direct-hire role oversees the financial administration of government and foundation-funded grants and contracts with a strong emphasis on fund accounting and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has nonprofit fund accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with government grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit fund accounting and financial administration of government-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, grant compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing federal, state, or local government grants; familiarity with 2 CFR 200 and NY funding requirements preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting; Sage Intacct experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and administration of 40+ grants and contracts funded by federal, state, city and private foundations.
• Manage fund accounting, grant expenditures, reconciliations and financial reporting for restricted funding.
• Monitor compliance with government grant regulations, funding agreements and applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze grant budgets, financial statements and expenditure reports with supporting documentation.
• Review and administer contracts, including fee-for-service agreements, identifying financial risks and compliance considerations.
• Collaborate with finance leadership, program teams and external stakeholders to support audits and contract management.

Skills

Nonprofit fund accounting

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Sage Intacct

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Contract Manager on behalf of an established, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public health, community programs, and meaningful social impact. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in New York, NY, offering a hybrid schedule with two days onsite and three days remote.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Contract Manager will oversee the financial administration, compliance, and reporting of a diverse portfolio of government and foundation-funded grants and contracts. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate fund accounting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal teams to support the organization's programs and financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a thorough understanding of government grant requirements, and the ability to manage complex funding arrangements with accuracy and confidence.

PERKS

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $85,000–$100,000 annually, with flexibility based on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced schedule with two days onsite and three days remote, along with flexible start times.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Access medical, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being.
• Financial Wellness: Take advantage of retirement-related benefits, HSA options, and commuter/transit benefits.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy a supportive workplace that values work-life balance, professional collaboration, and meaningful mission-driven work.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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, with 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This full-time, direct-hire opportunity offers an annual salary of $85,000–$100,000 , with flexibility based on qualifications and experience.
• The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement-related benefits, HSA options, commuter/transit benefits, and generous paid time off.
• Employees also benefit from a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with two days onsite in New York City and three days remote, as well as flexible start times between approximately 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.