Contracts Manager

Esker, Inc.; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible work schedule

Wellness stipend

Dog-friendly work environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Esker, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager in the United States to lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of key customer agreements.

You will work closely with Legal, Sales, Finance, and executive leadership to ensure contracts reflect policy, mitigate risk, and support growth. This role emphasizes accuracy, complex problem solving, and maintaining high integrity while operating in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8-10 years experience in software/SaaS commercial contracting.
• Background in business law, contract negotiations, new technologies, and international environment.
• Experience in procurement practices.
• Strong understanding of contract law, terms, and conditions, with ability to interpret complex legal concepts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, cross-functional collaboration.
• High attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset to identify process improvements and drive operational excellence.
• High integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to grow.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, negotiate, and finalize contracts such as MSA, SaaS Agreements, and Statements of Work.
• Collaborate with Legal, Sales, Professional Services, Customer Experience, Finance, and Executive teams to ensure policy compliance and risk mitigation.
• Serve as primary contact for contract inquiries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement contract management processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct periodic contract reviews and audits to ensure compliance with obligations and regulations.
• Handle other special projects as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Esker as a Contracts Manager

Esker is a global leader in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO. Our Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash platform serves 3,000+ customers - including NVIDIA, Whirlpool, Sony, and Trek - supporting 1.2M users and generating $200M+ in annual revenue. Founded in 1985, we've grown to 1,200+ employees worldwide with a culture focused on improving working capital, human relationships, and environmental sustainability. Esker operates in five continents with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and two U.S. locations in Middleton, WI, and Denver, CO.

The Role

We’re seeking a Contracts Manager who canmake a meaningful impact in a fast-growing organization, this role offers the chance to be at the center of complex commercial contracting and strategic business partnerships. As a Contracts Manager, you'll lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of key customer agreements while collaborating closely with Legal, Sales, Professional Services, Finance, and executive leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly skilled contract professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and is passionate about driving operational excellence, mitigating risk, and supporting company growth. If you're intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and eager to help shape best practices in a global technology organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Tasks/Duties:

• Manage a key portion of the contract lifecycle – specifically, the drafting, reviewing, revising, negotiating, and finalizing of contracts such as: Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, and Statements of Work.
• Collaborate with Legal, Sales, Professional Services, Customer Experience, Finance and Executive Management teams to ensure contracts adhere to company policies, legal requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses to internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes, procedures, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct periodic contract reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Handle other special projects as assigned.

Essential Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• 8-10 years experience in software/SaaS commercial contracting
• Background in business law, contract negotiations, new technologies, and international environment
• Experience in procurement practices
• Strong understanding of contract law, terms, and conditions, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex legal concepts effectively
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate cross-functionally
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organization, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvements and drive operational excellence.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to grow

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 5% of working hours

Salary Range: $145,000-175,000 + incentive

We are currently not accepting applicants for this role from HI, AK, CA, MT, or DC.

Thisposting will close on Wednesday, October 21st at 12 CT.

Employee Benefits

• Student loan repayment assistance
• Flexible work schedule, summer hours, and work from home options
• Paid time off for community outreach and volunteer opportunities
• Yearly stipend for employee wellness, hobbies, or educational activities
• Dog-friendly work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Come as You Are

Esker is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive and mutually respectful work environment. We do not discriminate against any qualified applicants on the basis of: race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, medical history, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.