Salary: $110,000 – $150,000
Perks of the Contract Compliance Finance Manager
- Mission-Driven Leadership: Lead a highly visible function that directly supports workforce development and community impact across the Houston region.
- Operational Leadership: Own a critical department responsible for payment operations, compliance oversight, and service continuity across multiple workforce programs.
- Executive Visibility: Partner closely with executive leadership, Board stakeholders, vendors, and operational leaders on key initiatives and reporting.
- Cross-Functional Impact: Collaborate across Finance, Compliance, Vendor Relations, Systems, and Operations to drive accountability and operational excellence.
- Leadership Opportunity: Lead and develop a multi-functional team while driving process improvement and operational stabilization efforts.
- Strong Benefits Package: Competitive compensation, healthcare benefits, retirement plans, PTO, and long-term career growth potential.
Key Responsibilities of the Contract Compliance Finance Manager:
- Oversee daily operations across financial aid payment processing, compliance, vendor management, reporting, and operational support functions
- Manage operational workflows, escalations, deadlines, and service delivery to ensure continuity and accountability
- Support operational readiness for audits, compliance reviews, and monitoring activities
- Partner with internal departments, vendors, contractors, and Board-related stakeholders to ensure service alignment and issue resolution
- Maintain reporting calendars, operational dashboards, and structured follow-up processes to support execution discipline
- Oversee operational systems, reporting tools, and payment/case management platforms to improve workflow efficiency and data accuracy
- Lead and develop Assistant Directors, Managers, and operational teams through coaching, accountability, and process improvement initiatives
Contract Compliance Finance Manager Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial operations, compliance-driven environments, or payment operations
- Strong background in regulated, government-funded, or compliance-heavy environments required
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills




