Director, Contract Services (NonProfit) Manhattan

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services. We are a family-governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do.

About the role

The Contract Services Director will support the Associate Director on key aspects of financial management, including the annual budgeting process, contract-budget management, and financial analysis. This role requires a deep understanding of NYSID, Ability One, and Private contracts to enable strong, data-driven recommendations. The Director will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and other strategic finance projects to achieve budgetary goals, as well as the Cost Analysis unit to assist with contract procurement, reporting, compliance, and department initiatives.

This role oversees all aspects of contract procurement, from reviewing RFPs to research, analysis, proposal creation, costing, modifications, and renewals of current and new contracts. 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 and respond to new business opportunities. The Associate Director will provide guidance in this area.

As a senior management position, the Director will oversee a team of professional cost analysts and collaborate with other administrative staff to meet all deadlines. In collaboration with the EBS Director of Administrative Services, this role will liaison with the corporate Finance Department to assist with key reporting for audits and system implementations.

The Director will monitor all financial expenses and revenue for which EBS is responsible, with a specific focus on HRS financial reports.

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 applications.

Benefits

This role offers a very generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

$100,000 per year.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Location: 83 Maiden Lane, Manhattan.