Contracts Reporting & Compliance Lead

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston, Houston Public Media, is seeking a Contracts Reporting Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring timely and compliant completion of tasks and managing personnel activities.

The role coordinates staff work, interprets contract reporting rules, collaborates with campus departments on procurement and financial reporting, and supports internal controls and audits.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
• Requires a 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent training program.
• The University of Houston System is an Equal Opportunity employer and all positions require background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and coordinate the work activities of professional contracts reporting staff and provide work direction as needed.
• Interpret and communicate contract reporting statutes, procedures, and policies to departments, vendors and staff.
• Serve as a liaison to University departments on procurement matters.
• Assist the Director Financial Compliance in developing and implementing internal operating procedures and policies.
• Coordinate preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial accounting and performance data and summary reports.
• Perform cost analysis and produce management reports.
• Assist with audits by providing information and preparing supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance in contracts reporting via the Legislative Budget Board Contracts online database and the Texas Ethics Commission.
• Recommend changes and improvements to university procurement processes and systems and oversee departmental participation in development and testing of these improvements.
• Develop and oversee the provision of purchasing training for staff and campus departments.
• Develop financial and contract related compliance tools for internal department use and for conducting reviews of vendor performance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

4-year degree

Job description

The University of Houston, Houston Public Media, is seeking a Contracts Reporting Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring timely and compliant completion of tasks and managing personnel activities.

The role coordinates staff work, interprets contract reporting rules, collaborates with campus departments on procurement and financial reporting, and supports internal controls and audits.