Contracts Manager

lyric; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Cash

Professional development

Full health coverage

Commuter benefits

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

LYRIC, a nonprofit serving LGBTQQ+ youth, is hiring a Contract Manager to oversee contract administration, budgeting, invoicing, and compliance across government and institutional grants. This remote role requires periodic in-person attendance in the San Francisco Bay Area and reports to the VP of Finance.

You will collaborate across Finance, Programs, Development, and HR to ensure deliverables are met, funds tracked accurately, and fiscal integrity is maintained.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of grants management experience with city, state, or federal funders.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and financial tracking.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Familiar with San Francisco grantmaking systems and reporting tools.
• Nonprofit budgeting, invoicing, and audit preparation knowledge.
• Excellent communicator with funders, colleagues, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract processing for new and renewing grants, including scopes of work and budgets.
• Monitor funder requirements and documentation.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices for government contracts.
• Coordinate with internal teams to allocate expenses and staff time.
• Maintain digital contract records and support audits.

Skills

Grant management

Nonprofit finance

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Google Workspace

Budgeting

Invoicing

Audit prep

Communication

Job description

Position Title: Contract Manager

Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt

Reports To: Vice President of Finance

Location: Remote (San Francisco Bay Area-based preferred; some in-person meetings and events required)

About LYRIC

Founded in 1988, the Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC) is a nationally recognized leader in youth-led social change. We partner with over 2,000 LGBTQQ+ youth annually to build community, nurture healing, and foster long-term stability through education, career development, wellness, and leadership programs.

LYRIC’s vision is rooted in equity, liberation, and joy—especially for trans, nonbinary, Black, Brown, disabled, and system-impacted youth navigating structural barriers. With a $6M annual budget and a multigenerational, multicultural staff of 20+, LYRIC continues to create affirming spaces that center youth voice, safety, and power.

About This Role

We’re hiring a Contract Manager to support LYRIC’s fiscal integrity and contractual compliance across all government and institutional grants. This role is essential to the success of our Finance Department—ensuring our programs are well-resourced, accountable, and aligned with our mission to serve LGBTQQ+ youth.

The Contract Manager will manage all phases of contract administration, from budget development and invoicing to reporting and audit preparation. You’ll work closely with the VP of Finance, Executive Director, and internal teams to ensure that all deliverables are met and funds are accurately tracked. This is a key cross-functional role that connects finance, programs, development, and human resources in support of LYRIC’s long-term sustainability.

This is a remote position with required in-person attendance at periodic meetings, trainings, and community events in San Francisco.

What You’ll Do

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Manage contract processing for new and renewing grants, including scopes of work, budgets, and required attachments.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all funder requirements, deadlines, and documentation standards.
• Serve as a liaison to government agencies and attend all required funder trainings and meetings.
• Maintain digital contract records in QuickBooks Online, Box, and internal tracking systems.
• Support monitoring visits and audits by preparing reports and documentation in coordination with the VP of Finance.

Invoicing & Financial Tracking

• Prepare and submit monthly invoices for all government contracts; follow up on receivables and reconcile payments.
• Run reports and generate financial exports in QuickBooks Online to support contract-specific coding and tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts receivable and reconcile outstanding balances.
• Coordinate with internal teams to allocate expenses, staff time, and benefits in alignment with contract budgets.

Internal Coordination & Systems Management

• Maintain the organization’s “Fiscal Year Schedule of Government and Other Contracts” and “Invoice Status” documents to ensure clear, timely communication across departments.
• Develop allocation tools for tracking deliverables, expenditures, and staff allocations in partnership with the Finance Manager.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure benefit costs are accurately applied to grants and budgets.

Budget Development & Audit Preparation

• Assist in developing LYRIC’s organizational and contract-specific budgets, including mid-year modifications.
• Support monthly financial closes and year-end audits by preparing journal entries, reconciling expenses, and compiling documentation.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll, insurance, 403(b) contributions, and other allocations.

Funder Relations & Cross-Department Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with city departments and funders regarding invoicing, contract status, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with LYRIC’s program and development teams to align contract terms with service delivery and fundraising goals.
• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives and meetings as a member of LYRIC’s core operations team.

Organizational Engagement

• Attend all-staff meetings, cross-department retreats, and LYRIC-hosted community events.
• Engage with youth and staff in organization-wide campaigns and grassroots fundraising efforts.
• Step into organization-wide projects and support collective goals as needed.

Who You Are

• A nonprofit finance or contract administration professional with 3+ years of experience managing grants—especially with city, state, or federal funders.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong skills in documentation, financial tracking, and coding accuracy.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Excel (intermediate to advanced), and Google Workspace.
• Familiar with San Francisco’s grantmaking systems and reporting tools—or excited to learn them quickly.
• Knowledgeable about nonprofit budgeting, invoicing, and audit preparation.
• An effective communicator with funders, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
• Committed to LYRIC’s mission and values, and grounded in equity, accountability, and healing justice frameworks.
• Technically savvy and comfortable managing data systems, digital records, and collaborative project tools.
• A proactive team player who can also work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with City & County of San Francisco grants and reporting systems.
• Familiarity with nonprofit compliance requirements, including cost allocation and audit processes.
• Background working with or on behalf of LGBTQQ+ youth, especially youth of color, system-impacted youth, and youth with intersectional identities.
• Lived or professional experience in multiracial, intergenerational, or multicultural environments.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and navigate a three-story building as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $76,550.53 (non-negotiable under LYRIC’s equity-based compensation model)

Benefits Include

• $800/year Health & Wellness Cash Supplement
• $1,000/year for external professional development
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and acupuncture/chiropractic
• Optional Health FSA and commuter benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match

Time Off

• 19 paid holidays (including your birthday and a winter break)
• 19 vacation days
• 18 sick days
• 1 personal day
• Critical incident, bereavement, and jury duty leave

Why LYRIC?

Join a mission-driven organization that centers youth leadership, fiscal transparency, and community accountability. As Contract Manager, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that the resources supporting LGBTQQ+ youth programs are used ethically, efficiently, and with lasting impact. Be part of a cross-functional team that’s reimagining systems with equity, rigor, and joy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LYRIC is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, and system-impacted individuals. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we welcome applications from people with arrest and conviction histories.