Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. J.S. Held LLC is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients. They are seeking a Finance Transformation Lead to strengthen financial discipline across the engagement lifecycle and improve client risk management, revenue realization, and cash performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of the CARE framework across practices
- Support client credit risk assessments and deal review processes
- Promote consistent use of retainers and appropriate payment terms
- Facilitate adoption of interest charges and stop‑work protocols
- Help scale CARE initiatives following initial pilots
- Strengthen financial discipline from engagement intake through closeout
- Promote billing accuracy, timeliness, and contract alignment
- Coordinate governance workflows across Finance, Legal, and Practice teams
- Identify and address operational gaps that contribute to revenue leakage or payment risk, with a focus on earlier intervention and repeatable execution
- Monitor receivable aging and payment trends
- Support collections escalation and enforcement actions in partnership with AR and Practice leadership
- Identify recurring client risk patterns and recommend corrective actions
- Track, analyze, and report on CARE effectiveness and financial performance outcomes, using insights to inform decision‑making, escalation, and continuous improvement
- Embed CARE principles into PM onboarding and training
- Reinforce best practices around billing discipline, AR monitoring, and escalation
- Partner with Finance and Practice leaders to strengthen financial accountability
Skills
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in finance, commercial finance, or professional services financial management
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical, execution, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
- Proven ability to drive adoption of financial governance practices across teams
- Demonstrated ability to influence behavior and drive adoption in a matrixed environment without direct authority
- PMP certification
- Experience in consulting or project‑based environments is strongly preferred
- Experience with accounts receivable, credit risk, or cash management a plus
Benefits
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed.
- Flex Time Off.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401k Match.
- Commuter Benefits.
Company Overview
J.S. It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Jericho, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://jsheld.com/.