Position Summary

Job Summary:

Coordinates and assists in the operational activities of MSU Health Care, Inc.’s contract administration.  The Financial Contract Manager supports the finance and Risk Team with preparation, negotiation, and execution of a variety of financial contracts across MSU Health Care lines of business, and in conformance with Michigan State University policies and practices. This role requires close collaboration with finance, supply chain, and leadership teams to ensure the seamless execution of contracts. This person will have extensive knowledge of key components found in commercial contracts, including, among other things, indemnity, insurance, limitations of liability, consequential damages, warranty, risk of loss, delivery and acceptance, and payment provisions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Performs work directly related to the financial viability of contracts as well as drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and processing contracts via the University’s contract management system. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters.
• Prepares or reviews financial analyses including return on investment and fair market value to be used for planning and budgeting purposes.
• Tracks and monitors the progress of contract reviews to ensure contracts are completed in a timely manner.
• Analyze final contracts to ensure complete execution and optimal spending. Communicate any relevant details to all parties (executive staff, program leaders).
• Monitor expenses against budgets in real-time, generating monthly variance reports and provide {monthly reports} on budget status to program directors. Communicate any variances of the budgeted amount to program directors/board.
• Maintains the contract management system with up-to-date data for each contract. 
• Assists with the preparation of the agenda and minutes for the MSU HCI contract committee.
• Collaborate in budgets to ensure contact information is capture and oversee contract financial operations, ensuring resources are utilized effectively and aligned with expectations.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Accounting or Finance with relevant course work in Computer Science; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional financial statement preparation including cost accounting or auditing or registration as a Certified Public Accountant; requires experience in word processing, office management, spreadsheet, and accounting software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Understand financial and legal language and principles, and other relevant matters
• Ability to research and apply contract language
• Strong interpersonal, research, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in using technology for contract management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a forward-thinking mindset.
• Ability to think outside the box and approach tasks with creativity and innovation.
• Ability to understand general business operations, concepts, issues, and dynamics beyond the scope of basic contract/legal issues.
• Driven and self-motivated with a strong desire for learning.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter

Resume

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://healthcare.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding and Eligibility ends on 01/20/2026 at 11:55 PM

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