Contracts Manager

Dallas, TX, United States

Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you are starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you will love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and to reach your goals.

The Contracts Manager works closely with members of the advisory practice at all levels, including Advisory practice leaders, to manage and facilitate engagement contracts with clients. This position is a key liaison between the Advisory Service Line and the Firm's General Counsel's Office (GCO).

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: You will be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry.

You can manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance flexibility.

You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards.

We believe that great work happens when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create solutions.

We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation.

Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work.

You can be part of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts.

What Work You Will be Responsible For: Work with Advisory teams to understand how services are provided by each team and the structure of their client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.

Participate in engagement planning calls to provide support and recommendations on engagement structure, necessary forms or supporting documents, and timeline for project initiation.

Obtain a working knowledge of different types of contracting vehicles (GCO templates, third party contracts, teaming agreements, etc.).

Work with GCO to identify appropriate templates or documents for each engagement.

Prepare first draft of engagement documents.

Review and provide recommendations to GCO on third party documents or contracts.

Communicate clearly the services offered and engagement structure to GCO and other firm leaders.

Work with GCO and Firm leaders to obtain necessary approvals and signatures on engagement documents.

Work with Firm departments to provide input on opportunities at various stages - prospects, proposals and engagements.

Develop a continuous cycle of feedback with GCO to capture all recommended changes to templates and archive new templates and forms.

Builds and maintains trusted relationships with diverse group of clients, team members and subject matter experts.

Documents procedures performed, findings or other issues, draft/compile reports, presentations and correspondence including but not limited to scheduling and time and utilization.

Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service.

Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance (e.g., procedure optimization). Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

Performs other services as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in appropriate field is required.

5+ years of paralegal or contracts experience in a law firm or similar setting is required.

Knowledge of B2B contracts provisions & structure.

Technical proficiency with the capability of performing at an advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products or similar software applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Paralegal Certification is a plus.

Prior experience with B2B contracts is preferred.

Ability coordinate and follow up on multiple tasks in a quick and efficient manner.

Ability to work with varied personalities; team player; uses influence to make change.

Ability to work in fast paced environment and has a sense of urgency.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under strict deadlines.

Attention to details.

Ability to make thorough decisions.

High degree of professionalism including the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Technical proficiency with the capability of performing at an advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products or similar software applications.

We strongly believe in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, EisnerAmper is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

About EisnerAmper: EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with 4,000 employees including four hundred partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: [email protected].

Preferred Location: Baton Rouge

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