Director, Contract Services (NonProfit)

About the Role

AHRC NYC is seeking a Contract Services Director for their Manhattan Employment Business Services (EBS) division. This senior management position supports the Associate Director on key aspects of financial management, including the annual budgeting process, contract budget management, and financial analysis. The role requires a deep understanding of NYSID, Ability One, and Private contracts to provide data-driven recommendations and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance projects. The Director will also oversee the Cost Analysis unit to assist with contract procurement, reporting, compliance, and department initiatives.

This role involves overseeing all aspects of contract procurement, from reviewing RFPs to research, analysis, proposal creation, costing, modifications, and renewals. The Director will collaborate on business development strategies to promote and secure new contracts for EBS/HRS, ensuring necessary resources are in place to pursue new opportunities. The Associate Director will provide guidance in this area.

The Director will manage a team of professional cost analysts and collaborate with administrative staff to meet deadlines set by the Department and main office partners. In collaboration with the EBS Director of Administrative Services, this role will liaise with the corporate Finance Department to assist with key reporting for audits and system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with staff, executives, and external partners.
• Oversee City, State, Federal, and Private contract portfolio, including comprehensive pricing and compliance with all reporting requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Stay abreast of all City, State, and Federal requirements; lead adjustments to EBS’s processes and policies to ensure continual compliance.
• Review and assess contract opportunities identified by NYSID and the Associate Director to form concise but detailed cost/benefit analyses of contract opportunities.
• Oversee the Cost Analysis team to create and maintain systems and processes for pricing, managing, and reporting for all City, State, and Private HRS contracts; ensure quality, support their growth, and set a positive team culture.
• Support preparation for audit site visits.
• Conduct actual-to-budgeted variance analysis and identify areas for cost efficiencies and budget control on a monthly basis.
• Assist with development and delivery of applicable financial and management reports in support of the agency’s overall financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Directors and managers for timely and accurate P&L Variance analysis submission.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Regional Managers and analyze contracts by region to provide guidance on action needed for contract budget and ratio compliance.
• Assist with creating the Fiscal Year Budget and prepare budget modifications.
• Define key financial metrics to review regularly with the Cost Analysis Team and Senior Leadership.

Pay

$100,000 per year.

Benefits

Very generous and comprehensive benefit package.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Location

83 Maiden Lane, Manhattan.