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20 results for Contracts Manager in Boston, MA

Procurement Manager We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Procurement Manager in Warwick, Rhode Island, United States. In this role, you'll primarily be engaged in the procurement process, from developing requests for proposals to monitoring compliance with federal and state procurement guidelines. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Use various procurement methods to provide the best possible value for the organization.<br>• Develop requests for proposals, bids, and qualifications while working closely with different departments.<br>• Conduct vendor outreach for procurements and respond to queries regarding policies and procedures.<br>• Oversee the solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, renewal, termination, and rebid of contracts post selection committee review.<br>• Create necessary agreement/contract documents and obtain required approvals.<br>• Handle contract administration until contract expiration dates.<br>• Maintain a database of existing contracts and upcoming solicitations using tools such as Excel.<br>• Monitor compliance with federal and state procurement guidelines.<br>• Engage in other tasks related to Procurement as needed.<br>• Collaborate with other offices to ensure the promotion and publication of all solicitations to the public. Contracts Administrator We are in search of a meticulous Contracts Administrator to be a part of our team. Operating from Boston, Massachusetts, the Contracts Administrator will be expected to manage customer contracts, maintain precise records, and handle customer inquiries. This role is a long term contract employment opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer customer contracts, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently.<br>• Ascertain the maintenance of precise customer contract records.<br>• Review and extract vital terms from various contracts, organizing and escalating them as necessary.<br>• Utilize Adobe Acrobat for document review and amendments.<br>• Experience with SharePoint administration and construction of contract-related content.<br>• Perform auditing and billing functions as part of contract administration.<br>• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.<br>• Use CRM and Deltek Costpoint for managing contracts and customer relationships.<br>• Liaise with DCAA for contract-related matters.<br>• Undertake contract amendments as and when required. Project Manager <p>Robert Half's marketing & creative client is looking for a Project Manager for a 9-month contract in the Greater Boston area. This is a remote, 40 hour-per-week opportunity; candidates must be willing and able to work eastern (EST) hours. The Project Manager will be deeply involved in managing projects, organizing tradeshows, and overseeing corporate events, all while maintaining efficient workflows and timelines. If interested and available, apply today!</p> Marketing Manager <p>Robert Half's Marketing & Creative client is looking for a Marketing Manager for a 6-10+ month contract in the Greater Boston area. This is a hybrid, 40-hour-per-week opportunity; candidates should be open to going onsite 1 day-per-week. The Marketing Manager will create and implement multi-channel campaigns (email, digital ads, social media, PR, and more) for promoting digital services, collaborate with experts to produce white papers, videos, blogs, and other materials to support thought leadership and marketing goals, and lead marketing for significant thought leadership projects to drive brand awareness and generate leads. If interested and available, apply today! </p> Events Project Manager We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Project Manager (Non-IT) - Expert in Boston, Massachusetts. The role primarily involves leading and collaborating with teams to plan and execute events, ensuring consistent brand and event standards. The position also requires liaising with sales teams to identify key event themes and goals, and tracking budgets to ensure spending limits are adhered to.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Lead and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to plan and execute proprietary events, third-party conferences, and sponsorships.<br>• Work with sales teams to identify key themes, goals, and messaging for each event.<br>• Develop project plans, lead planning calls and coordinate with all business partners to meet deliverables.<br>• Ensure all event components, including presenters, brand message, locations, and overall attendee experience, are impactful and follow guidelines.<br>• Manage and oversee all presenters for events and conference participation, including coordinating speaker requests, consulting on presentation content/creation, and coordinating speaker prep to ensure alignment with messaging and goals.<br>• Diligently track budgets and spend to ensure events and conferences are within designated budget amounts.<br>• Coordinate booth and premium deliverables for industry conferences.<br>• Measure return on investment for all programs and provide analysis reporting.<br>• Handle program deliverables including marketing communications collateral, registration/invitation copy/promotions, event logistics, and sales communications. Financial Project Manager <p>We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Financial Project Manager in Lakeville, Massachusetts area. This role is pivotal in the financial industry, focusing on the optimization of business processes, systems, and workflows. The workplace is fast-paced and demands a detail-oriented individual who can handle a variety of tasks efficiently. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the identification and analysis of current business processes to determine objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success measures.</p><p>• Define and structure process stages, milestones, tasks, deliverables, and dependencies, while establishing roles and responsibilities.</p><p>• Utilize data to discern trends, insights, and opportunities that can enhance process improvement.</p><p>• Design process flows, RACI matrices, and written procedures for multiple processes.</p><p>• Develop resources such as checklists, schedules, and project plans to aid business stakeholders in adhering to processes.</p><p>• Lead cross-functional teams through the change management process, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in by providing communication and support training efforts.</p><p>• Monitor progress and recommend adjustments for continuous improvement.</p><p>• Evaluate existing systems and workflows to identify inefficiencies and suggest streamlined solutions.</p><p>• Organize workshops, brainstorming sessions, and requirements gathering meetings to collect stakeholder input.</p><p>• Collaborate with process owners to ensure changes align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Identify potential risks, create mitigation strategies, and monitor issues.</p><p>• Conduct root cause analysis of process issues and formulate action plans for resolution.</p> Accounting Manager <p>We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity in Chelmsford, Massachusetts for an Accounting Manager. This role is primarily within the manufacturing industry, where the successful candidate will be responsible for leading corporate accounting functions, utilizing various accounting software systems, and managing global consolidations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead corporate accounting functions for the US region</p><p>• Utilize Hyperion SmartView, HFM and Excel for financial operations</p><p>• Handle foreign currency exchange and consolidations</p><p>• Manage inventory and conduct reconciliations</p><p>• Utilize Accounting Software Systems, BlackLine, Concur, and ADP - Financial Services for financial management</p><p>• Oversee ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning</p><p>• Supervise Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations</p><p>• Conduct auditing and manage billing functions</p><p>• Spend 3 days in-office, specifically on Wednesdays, for operational tasks</p><p>• Ensure the implementation of financial controls and adherence to policies.</p> Manager or Sr. Project Accountant <p>We are in the process of recruiting a Sr. Project Accountant or Manager to join thier team based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including financial reporting, account reconciliation, and project budgeting. The Sr. Project Accountant will work closely with leadership and various departments to ensure accurate and timely billing. This role is mainly in office and compensates from $85 - 100K + bonus. Please message me on linkedin or email me for consideration john.holtman@roberthalf</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Oversee the accurate and efficient processing of client invoices, including the preparation of drafts for approval by project managers.</p><p>• Manage Consultant invoices, payments, expense reports, check requests, and other related financial reports.</p><p>• Conduct monthly reconciliation of project statements and bank statements, investigating any discrepancies found.</p><p>• Work with leadership to ensure the timely collection of outstanding invoices.</p><p>• Coordinate with the HR team to oversee payroll activities.</p><p>• Carry out the reconciliation process for credit card transactions and other accounts as required.</p><p>• Prepare and submit monthly client Accounts Receivable (AR) and aging report statements for review by the Principal.</p><p>• Oversee the onboarding process for new projects, in collaboration with contract administration.</p><p>• Monitor and maintain project budgets, ensuring they are up to date.</p><p>• Calculate sub consultant payments and monitor consultant invoices.</p><p>• Assist with year-end review, audit, and tax requirements, including reconciliation with an outside tax accountant.</p><p>• Facilitate the transfer of software from Quickbooks to Deltek Vision.</p> Senior IT Project Manager We are offering an exciting contract to permanent employment opportunity in the field of Information Technology in Woburn, Massachusetts. We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join our team in a hybrid work environment, with a schedule of working from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office from Tuesday to Thursday. <br><br>Key responsibilities of the Senior IT Project Manager include:<br><br>• Collaborating with IT and business unit leaders in IT portfolio management activities<br>• Identifying opportunities for improvements through cross-functional partnerships, including initial development of business cases and scoping of projects<br>• Establishing work plans for each project phase, including arranging for recruitment or assignment of project personnel, identifying and scheduling deliverables, milestones, and required tasks<br>• Managing various systems/application development projects within assigned areas from inception to successful implementation, which includes keeping projects on track, resolving issues with customers, and providing leadership to project team members throughout the projects' life cycle<br>• Preparing project status reports and/or project portfolio summaries for management, business unit leaders, and IT management<br>• Ensuring high customer satisfaction through conducting customer surveys<br>• Leading efforts in creative approaches to problem solving and quality deliverables supporting business needs<br>• Reviewing project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available departmental resources to various phases of each project<br>• Escalating project issues including timing, budget, resources, scope, and more to upper management in a timely manner. Accounting Manager/Supervisor <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Manager to join an excellent leading company in their industry in the New England area. This role is located in Franklin, Massachusetts. As part of our team, you will be integral in overseeing all accounting operations functions, producing the month/year end reporting, ensuring compliance and the upholding of financial standards, and assisting with audits and analysis. The Accounting Manager will also be instrumental in mentoring the accounting staff and optimizing financial processes to support efficiency and business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Mylinda Harrison at 508-205-2130.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Financial Reporting and Month-End/Year-End Close: Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations and reporting. Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and reports</li><li>Day-to-Day Accounting Operations: Supervise and manage daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions. Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)</li><li>Review, post, and reconcile journal entries</li><li>AIA Billing and Construction Industry Compliance: Understand, prepare, and manage AIA billing contracts specific to the construction industry. Ensure consistent accuracy and adherence to contract terms</li><li>Leadership and Collaboration: Actively engage with senior management to provide financial insights and support key business decisions. Serve as a financial advisor, offering recommendations on cost controls, profitability, and cash flow analysis</li><li>Mentorship and Staff Development: Mentor and guide accounting staff members, providing training opportunities and fostering growth in their roles. Supervise and monitor accounts payable and other areas handled by other team members</li><li>Audit Preparation and Compliance: Assist in preparation for external reviews, financial audits, and tax compliance. Collaborate with auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient review process</li><li>Process Improvement and Financial Systems: Identify and implement process improvements in financial workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Maintain and optimize ERP and accounting systems used by the company</li><li>Organizational Financial Leadership: Coordinate cash flow management and financial planning to support operational and strategic goals. Ensure regulatory compliance in all financial processes</li><li>Knowledge of GAAP and regulatory compliance standards</li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across all levels, including with senior management</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing accounting staff: has 1 staff accountant that reports directly to this position</li></ul> Operations Manager <p>We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for an Operations Manager in Warwick, Rhode Island. The chosen candidate will be responsible for managing daily operations, maintaining a customer service mindset, and making recommendations to senior management. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Implement and oversee goals and objectives set by the department head</p><p>• Coordinate, schedule, and document all department training activities</p><p>• Maintain enforcement of established safety and security practices and policies</p><p>• Provide primary response during airport incidents from the Airport Emergency Operations Center</p><p>• Review complaint reports and conduct necessary follow-ups</p><p>• Supervise the preparation of all court-related documents, including complaints, warrants, and subpoenas</p><p>• Act as the Police Department's representative in coordinating with federal jurisdictions for U.S. Code violation matters</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of the department's budgets</p><p>• Respond to emergency calls as necessary</p><p>• Formulate plans to ensure proper staffing coverage of the Police Department</p><p>• Assist in the procurement of supplies and materials for the Police Department</p> Accounts Payable Specialist <p>We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist to be a part of a rapidly growing Research Institution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The selected candidate will be responsible for the execution of various tasks related to accounts payable, including the processing of invoices, maintenance of vendor information, and resolution of accounts payable issues. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity and the ability to work in a hybrid capacity once trained. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Efficiently handle the Accounts Payable email inbox, addressing internal and external requests, issues, and screening for invoices that require processing.</p><p>• Ensure the accurate processing and payment of invoices using the relevant accounting software systems.</p><p>• Maintain and update vendor information in the financial system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Regularly monitor goods received and not invoiced, as well as outstanding checks, initiating contact with vendors for resolution as necessary.</p><p>• Collaborate with other team members, including the Procurement Department and Workday System Analysts, to troubleshoot and resolve accounts payable issues.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation for the Institute’s annual financial statement audit in the assigned areas.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and timely year-end reporting in coordination with the Payroll Manager.</p><p>• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function.</p><p>• Act as a backup for accounts receivable functions as needed.</p><p>• Undertake any other duties as assigned.</p> Staff Accountant We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Quincy, Massachusetts. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the financial operations of our enterprise, which includes various responsibilities like managing accounts, maintaining budgets, and contributing to our fiscal goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Accurately process journal entries for labor, fringe distribution, and other cost allocations.<br>• Manage and maintain annual budgets for assigned programs, including individual grant/contract budgets.<br>• Regularly update budget information in the accounting system and prepare budget versus actual analyses.<br>• Handle billing and reporting for each assigned program, track related accounts receivable and cash receipts, and prepare required funder reports.<br>• Take primary responsibility for multiple accounting functions within the fiscal department such as accounts payable and receivable, daily cash reporting, and payroll allocation.<br>• Conduct monthly reconciliations as required and prepare work papers for the annual agency-wide audit.<br>• Work collaboratively with the Fiscal department staff to develop and implement department procedures and policies.<br>• Maintain an accurate inventory listing and physical identification of assets related to assigned programs and administration.<br>• Support fundraising efforts by accurately tracking and recording donations.<br>• Provide back-up support to other Accountants and the Payroll Manager, including cross-training on other department functions. Accountant We are providing an opportunity in the Printing/Publishing industry for an Accountant role in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our workplace offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of accounting activities including data entry, reconciliation, and assisting with month-end closing activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Processing and reconciling sales orders in collaboration with Order Management<br>• Taking responsibility for AR/AP data entries<br>• Ensuring accurate GL entries<br>• Assisting in month-end closing activities and preparing journal entries<br>• Managing expense reports effectively<br>• Conducting bank account reconciliation to ensure accurate financial records<br>• Posting and reconciling credit card transactions<br>• Assisting in managing client account balances and collections<br>• Investigating and resolving client account discrepancies<br>• Preparing monthly statements and reconciling reseller commission payments<br>• Assisting the Finance Manager in the preparation of annual audits<br>• Processing and reconciling bank deposits effectively Director Why this role is open: client recently received a large grant and have aggressive goals over the next 5 years. Those include expanding their outreach into different cities, expanding their training and curriculum capabilities, increasing their student enrollment, and increasing the % of learners who land professional engagements. With all of this work, they need a new Director, SME IT and Cybersecurity. <br><br>Goals to accomplish with this roll: Designing, maintaining and overseeing the IT/infrastructure/networking & cloud trainings, products & curriculums. Developing new training, curriculums, certificates and more. Overseeing and managing their catalogue of trainings meeting the needs of their content developers. Working with content developers to do skill transfers, knowledge transfers. <br><br>Collaboration with: VP of Technology and Product Development, External clients, stakeholders at client Course and Curriculum Developers, Software Development, Devops, product service team, infrastructure cloud team, sales, marketing, and more. <br><br>Reporting to: Senior Director of Product Design <br><br>Candidate background: Likely a former Network/Systems/Infrastructure/Cloud or Cybersecurity person. Must want to train and teach others. Could also be a former IT Manager who was hands on but also wants to train others. Not going to be an academic or teaching person. Cybersecurity is a plus. <br><br>Day to day: attending sales meetings, closing new clients, working with technology vendors, developing curriculums, working with development to implement course changes, working with Devops to integrate course changes, physical IT infrastructure work at ensuring the tech environment of training facilities is up to their technical standards, converting cybersecurity/IT vendors into authorized training providers, attending stakeholder meetings, project management, going to physical offices and upgrading technologies. <br><br>Tech environment: client is Gsuite shop Google workspace, Asana for PM tool, Asana, Smartsheet, Air table database, Salesforce, Chat GPT, AI tosol to help them. On the Backend they have: AWS, Azure, hands on with, VMWare, technology vendors, familiar with in-demand tech in the industry, end user IT support Part-Time Front Office Assistant <p>We are in search of a Front Desk Coordinator to join our team in the Real Estate Property/Facilities Management industry, located in Boston, Massachusetts. As a Part-Time Front Office Assistant, your primary tasks will involve handling multiple telephone lines, managing customer inquiries, and maintaining precise records. This position offers a short term contract employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Efficiently handle a multi-line telephone system and redirect calls to the appropriate personnel or department.</p><p>• Provide accurate and comprehensive information to callers about our firm, including location, directions, and staff contact details.</p><p>• Welcome incoming visitors, screen them professionally, and promptly inform the relevant personnel of their arrival.</p><p>• Manage the key check-out system with high efficiency.</p><p>• Sign for courier deliveries and pick-ups and promptly notify the concerned personnel.</p><p>• Collect mail, open it, and sort it into categories such as checks, invoices, and correspondences.</p><p>• Distribute invoices/correspondences to managers for approval and categorization on behalf of the Vice President.</p><p>• Operate standard office equipment such as postage machine, folding machine, and fax/copier/scanner.</p><p>• Prepare and stamp mailings as created by office staff, including printed checks.</p><p>• Maintain supply of paper in copier/fax machine and distribute printed materials.</p><p>• Perform daily filing duties for management reports.</p><p>• Update the database with client information changes as received.</p><p>• Keep common office areas clean and presentable for our clients.</p><p>• Create and maintain proper response letters for various incoming correspondences.</p><p>• Scan and upload management report correspondences.</p><p>• Review and edit scanned management reports as needed.</p> Project Coordinator We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Project Coordinator in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will be an integral part of our team, ensuring the smooth and successful implementation of an enterprise-wide Human Capital Management (HCM) system. You will work closely with various teams including project managers, functional teams, technical teams, and external vendors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Oversee the execution of test scripts, documenting results accurately and providing guidance to testers as needed.<br><br>• Develop and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy and plan for all phases of HCM system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing.<br><br>• Act as the primary point of contact for all testing activities, facilitating efficient communication and collaboration between technical, functional, and business teams.<br><br>• Monitor and track defects using a defect management tool such as Jira or Azure DevOps, and collaborate with the development team to ensure timely resolution.<br><br>• Prepare and maintain test environments, test data, and user access prior to testing cycles.<br><br>• Collaborate with business process owners, end-users, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate test cases and expected outcomes.<br><br>• Provide regular updates on test execution progress, issues identified, and defect resolutions.<br><br>• Create testing summary reports after each test cycle to communicate results, risks, and recommendations to project stakeholders and leadership.<br><br>• Ensure adherence to best practices and organizational quality standards in testing processes.<br><br>• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions, providing instructions and support to end-users participating in the testing process. Event Floor Plan Designer <p>Robert Half's marketing & creative client is looking for an Event Floor Plan Designer for a 3-6+ month contract in the Greater Boston area. This is a remote, 40-hour-per-week opportunity; candidates must be willing and able to work eastern (ET) hours. The Designer assist with drafting and space planning to create functional and visually appealing 2D floor plans for exhibits that optimize space and traffic flow. Interested candidates should provide a portfolio of samples in addition to resume. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with account managers, sales, and operations teams.</li><li>Design accurate floor plans, carpet layouts, mark-out plans, and other operational documents.</li><li>Use programs such as AutoCAD and Expocad to create detailed and creative floor plans.</li><li>Maintain and update standards, facility requirements, and internal libraries.</li><li>Revise and adjust plans as needed.</li><li>Ensure clear communication with internal teams and clients.</li></ul><p>If interested and available, apply today! </p> Patient Care Coordinator <p>We are on the lookout for a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team located in Methuen, Massachusetts. In this role, you will primarily focus on attracting medical professionals, strategizing recruitment plans, assessing candidates, and maintaining accurate records. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity within the healthcare industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>MUST BE BILINGUAL AND FLUENT IN SPANISH </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Attract top-tier medical professionals through various recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, and networking events.</p><p>• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies tailored to meet our specific needs.</p><p>• Screen and interview potential candidates, conducting comprehensive assessments of their qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.</p><p>• Build and nurture relationships with potential candidates throughout the recruitment process.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system, ensuring compliance with all applicable hiring regulations, company policies, and industry standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR team members and hiring managers to streamline the hiring process and maintain efficient communication channels.</p><p>• Promote our organization as an employer of choice within the medical community, participating in job fairs, conferences, and other relevant events to enhance our employer brand presence.</p><p>• Utilize Spanish language skills to cater to our bilingual patient base.</p><p>• Oversee patient care coordination in a medical office setting.</p> Paralegal We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Paralegal in the Manufacturing industry, located in Malborough, Massachusetts. As a Paralegal, you will be instrumental in overseeing customer agreements, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and assisting with contractor licensing applications. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Oversee the formulation and revision of customer agreements, ensuring adherence to internal risk control guidelines.<br>• Utilize legal principles in the preparation of various forms of agreements and documents.<br>• Evaluate commercial purchase orders and other contract documents including change orders.<br>• Manage the contract approval process, collaborating with diverse team members such as risk management, attorneys, sales, project managers, finance, and procurement.<br>• Oversee the negotiation and coordination of requests for letters of credit and bank guarantees with financial institutions, business unit finance department, and other personnel.<br>• Support with the application and renewal of state and local contractor licenses, including research of relevant laws and regulations.