Finance Contract Management Specialist
Finance Contract Management Specialist
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Job Description
Position type: Full time 12 month exempt
We invite you to serve in the following capacities:
Finance Management
Develop and deliver operational training on procurement fundraising purchase cards requisitions and travel logistics.
Collaborate with the Finance Department to create training on budget management travel cash handling and financerelated policies.
Support schools in managing schoollevel budgets and ensure compliance with financial policies.
Collect and analyze financial data to generate reports and maintain accurate records.
Review funding documents for accuracy and recommend costsaving measures.
Analyze financial procurement and material data against standards and requirements.
Plan and track tasks milestones and costs to ensure efficient program/project lifecycle management.
Assist with financial transactions and resolve unusual financial issues.
Research identify and coordinate corrective actions for financial discrepancies.
Partner within the department to manage fixed assets effectively.
Vendor and Procurement Management
Reconcile purchasing programs including Purchasing Cards Amazon and Staples Commercial Accounts.
Advise staff on policies and procedures for procurement tools and oversee compliance.
Develop and deliver training materials for onboarding and refresher training for staff.
Collaborate with Operations to establish technical criteria for vendor evaluation related to goods and services.
Acquisitions & Contract Management
Guide school and regional staff on purchasing procedures to ensure compliance.
Audit purchase orders and workflows to maintain policy adherence.
Educate staff on how effective use of purchase orders supports budget management.
Oversee simplified purchasing procedures and ensure effective execution.
Prepare and manage solicitations Requests for Proposals (RFQs) awards and contracts.
Lead special projects as assigned.
This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications :
What you bring to the table:
Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration; Masters Preferred
Three years work experience in education with operations/finance background
At least 3 years of financial and contract management experience
Strong project management experience; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and relationshipbuilding skills
Excellent organizational planning and implementation skills. Always think multiple steps ahead. Forward thinking is a highly desired attribute.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word and Google Apps
Ability to establish relationships and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
Preferred skills and qualifications include:
Preparation of training materials
Ability to effectively communicate policy and procedures
Understanding of school level budget management
Reconciliation of credit cards billing statements etc.
Learn and internalize organizational workflow for improved productivity
Ability to learn and develop internal controls systems
Familiarity with work order system such as Operations Hero is a plus
Additional Information :
What we bring to the table: Starting at $62500; Pay is negotiable
We are a fast paced energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:
$0 deductible healthcare plan option including medical vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
$50000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 13% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2 5 and 10 year financial rewards
Available time off:
Paid leave for illness personal days bereavement jury duty and militaryrelated leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Granted holidays as well as a oneweek Thanksgiving break a twoweek winter break a weeklong spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 2:30 on designated Fridays)
Rolespecific professional development opportunities:
Weekly coaching sessions
Professional development
Five inperson PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers
If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis please visit our website to find out how to apply!
Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!
KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all our students families teachers staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
