Director, Contractual Financial Oversight

Accountabilities: As Director, Contractual Financial Oversight, you will lead the financial review and ongoing monitoring of strategic contractual relationships, providing objective assessments and recommendations to senior leadership. Your responsibilities will include: Review major provider and vendor agreements before they are submitted for executive approval. Evaluate contract pricing structures, payment terms, financial arrangements, and overall economic implications. Assess whether contractual commitments align with organizational objectives, financial plans, and established risk tolerances. Monitor actual contract performance against approved business cases, financial projections, and expected outcomes. Identify and evaluate financial, operational, legal, regulatory, and compliance risks associated with contractual relationships. Assess opportunities to improve contract value, financial performance, and resource utilization. Provide executive leadership with clear financial analyses, risk assessments, and recommendations to support strategic decisions. Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Network Management, and Compliance teams throughout contract development, review, negotiation, and implementation. Support the establishment and continuous improvement of contract performance monitoring and governance processes. Contribute to strategic procurement initiatives and strengthen financial accountability across major provider and vendor agreements. Requirements The ideal candidate combines financial analysis and risk assessment expertise with a strong background in contract management, procurement, or vendor oversight. They should be comfortable evaluating complex contractual arrangements, advising senior stakeholders, and working within regulated business environments. Required qualifications include: Bachelor's degree. At least 3 years of experience in a business, physical healthcare, or behavioral healthcare environment involving contracts and subcontracts. Experience in one or more of the following areas: procurement, negotiation or management of complex vendor agreements, contractual relationships, supply chain management, contract management, vendor management, financial analysis, risk assessment, or contract performance reporting. Valid driver's license. Current residence within North Carolina. Ability to travel within the organization's service area as required. Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring employment sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred qualifications include: Experience supervising two or more employees. 7 years of progressive experience in procurement, finance, contract management, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or related business functions. Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Experience in healthcare, managed care, insurance, government, or similarly regulated industries. Professional certification in contract management, procurement, finance, accounting, supply chain management, or an equivalent discipline. Experience developing executive-level contract performance reports and governance processes. Benefits Annual salary range of $106,913–$139,910 USD. Remote work arrangement within North Carolina. Typical working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible schedules available for some positions subject to management approval. Health insurance with no employee premium for individual coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). 24 days of paid time off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays during the first year. Participation in the North Carolina Local Government Retirement System (LGERS), a defined-benefit pension plan. 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match and immediate vesting. Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Quarterly stipend for remote-work supplies. Opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven environment.