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Contracts Audit Manager

Houston, TX · Remote

$120K - $150K/yr

Analyze billing data, contract terms, and financial records to support audit responses. * Review rebate calculations based on customer spend and contract language. * Support payroll tax audit ...

Contracts Audit Manager

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$120K - $150K/yr

Analyze billing data, contract terms, and financial records to support audit responses. * Review rebate calculations based on customer spend and contract language. * Support payroll tax audit ...

SENIOR DIRECTOR, AUDIT

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$148K - $222K/yr

Non-Contract Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the ... Directs the Performance Audit function, including timely completion of audits for process ...

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How much do contract audit jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract audit in the United States is $71,776.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract auditor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Auditor, you need a strong background in accounting, finance, and auditing principles, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant certifications such as CPA or CISA. Proficiency with audit management software, data analysis tools, and ERP systems is commonly required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for interpreting complex contracts and presenting findings. These skills ensure accurate contract compliance evaluations, risk mitigation, and reliable reporting for organizational decision-making.

What is contract audit?

A contract audit is a systematic review and evaluation of contracts, agreements, and related documents to ensure compliance with contractual terms, regulations, and policies. Auditors assess the accuracy of financial records, identify discrepancies, and verify that both parties are fulfilling their obligations. This process helps organizations manage risk, detect fraud or errors, and improve contract management practices. Contract audits are common in government, construction, and other industries where large or complex contracts are involved.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in contract audit roles, and how can they be managed effectively?

Contract auditors often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex contractual language, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing tight deadlines. Navigating ambiguous terms or identifying potential risks in contracts requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Effective communication with both clients and internal teams helps clarify requirements and expectations, while staying updated on regulatory changes ensures accurate audits. Building strong organizational habits and leveraging audit management software can also help manage workload and improve efficiency.

What is the difference between Contract Audit vs Contract Compliance Officer?

AspectContract AuditContract Compliance Officer
Primary FocusExamining and verifying contractual financial and operational recordsEnsuring adherence to contractual terms and regulations
CertificationsCPA, CIA, or related auditing credentialsCompliance certifications like CCEP or similar
Work EnvironmentAuditing firms, corporate finance departments, government agenciesCorporate compliance departments, government agencies
Key ResponsibilitiesReview financial records, identify discrepancies, ensure audit standardsMonitor contract performance, enforce compliance, report violations

While both roles involve contracts, Contract Audit focuses on financial and operational verification, whereas Contract Compliance Officers concentrate on ensuring contractual adherence and regulatory compliance. Both roles are essential in managing contractual risks and maintaining organizational integrity.

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Infographic showing various Contract Audit job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,776 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Contracts Audit Manager

BrandSafway

Houston, TX • Remote

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 96 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!

Contracts Audit ManagerPosition Summary

The Contracts Audit Manager will own and manage customer contract audits, billing compliance, rebate reviews, and related reconciliation activity across the U.S. business. This role will serve as the central point of contact for customer audit requests and will work closely with internal accounting, finance, billing, legal, regional operations, and customer contacts to ensure audits are handled accurately, consistently, and proactively.

This is a new role created to bring structure, ownership, and accountability to a recurring customer audit process that is currently spread across multiple internal team members. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with contracts, billing, customer audits, reconciliations, and financial analysis in a complex business environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the full lifecycle of customer contract audits.
  • Own and maintain the active audit tracker, including status, deadlines, action items, and required follow-up.
  • Review customer contracts to understand billing terms, rebate obligations, payroll tax pass-through provisions, and audit rights.
  • Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to gather, review, and submit audit documentation.
  • Analyze billing data, contract terms, and financial records to support audit responses.
  • Review rebate calculations based on customer spend and contract language.
  • Support payroll tax audit reconciliations by comparing employer-incurred costs against amounts billed to customers.
  • Identify discrepancies between contract terms, billing practices, and customer expectations.
  • Work with accounting, finance, billing, legal, and regional teams to resolve audit issues.
  • Help reduce reactive audit fire drills by creating a more proactive and organized process.
  • Identify contract compliance gaps and recommend process improvements.
  • Support consistent interpretation and execution of customer contract terms across regions.
  • Provide clear communication to internal leadership regarding audit status, risks, and financial exposure.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in contract compliance, customer audits, billing analysis, accounting, finance, revenue assurance, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of contracts, billing terms, and financial reconciliations.
  • Experience reviewing customer agreements and interpreting contract language.
  • Ability to analyze billing data and identify discrepancies.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple open audits at once.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Strong follow-up discipline and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with accounting, finance, legal, operations, and customer contacts.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in oil and gas, power, industrial services, construction services, energy, or a similar large customer/vendor environment.
  • Experience with rebate audits, customer contract audits, payroll tax reconciliations, or cost pass-through audits.
  • Experience working with large enterprise customers or complex commercial contracts.
  • Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Law, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience creating structure around a previously decentralized or reactive audit process.
Work Environment

This role may be remote and will support customer audit activity across the United States. The position requires frequent communication with customers and internal stakeholders by phone, email, and Teams. Standard business hours are expected, with flexibility based on audit deadlines and business needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized professional who understands contracts, billing, and customer audit processes. This person should be comfortable digging into contract terms, reconciling financial data, communicating with customers, and driving audits to completion. The right candidate will help the business move from a reactive audit process to a more organized, consistent, and proactive contract compliance function.

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.
About Us:
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Todays BrandSafway is At Work For You leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.
Notice to all potential job candidates:
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.

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