Contract Specialist
The MFA Companies® (MFA) is a national business consulting and financial advisory firm serving high-growth, entrepreneurial organizations and individuals. We offer distinct and impactful solutions that separate conventionally-run businesses from forward-looking strategic enterprises. For more than 35 years, MFA has provided its customers with deep expertise and insights to engineer growth and drive transformation in their business and personal lives.
MFA is headquartered in Tewksbury, MA and employs more than 180 seasoned business and finance professionals.
Position Summary
MFA is seeking to manage and set up contracts for all practice areas in the Firm’s Accounting system with the addition of a Contract Specialist. This detail-oriented individual will be responsible for deciphering scopes of services from proposals and translating those services into tasks within the Firm’s accounting software.
Responsibilities
The Contract Specialist will work with all practice area managers in setting up projects in the appropriate software, and he/she will assist in maintaining task records to determine the progress on the project. This role will be the liaison between finance and project teams to ensure revenue and any scope changes are properly recorded. In addition, he/she will develop and maintain dashboard reports for all areas to ensure project statuses are up-to-date. This position will also work with the Billing department to resolve any issues and to ensure all financial information is reported correctly in all systems in a timely and accurate manner.
This position will work closely with the Controller to meet the Firm’s monthly reporting schedule and will assist with implementing software changes as they are identified. The goal of the Firm is to implement software solutions that are efficient, consistent and timely.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- At least three (3) years' experience working at a similar-sized professional services firm
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Accounting/Finance
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and problem solve
- Keen attention to detail
MFA Success Criteria
In addition to the above qualifications, in order to be successful at MFA, you must demonstrate that you:
- Are malcontent, resilient and resourceful
- Crave freedom, responsibility and opportunities to lead
- Are a strategic thinker
- Enjoy solving hard problems – and asking big questions to lead you there
- Thrive on the unknown, the unfamiliar, and the unexpected
- Are uniquely curious in the face of ambiguity or change
- Are a lifetime learner and strive to be at the top of your game
- Are motivated by having a measurable impact on individuals, the Firm, our customers and our community
If these qualities resonate with you and your future goals, we look forward to hearing from you!
Additional Details
- Location: Tewksbury, Massachusetts
- Hours: Full Time. For additional detail regarding hours, please inquire within.