[Remote] Finance Transformation Lead – Professional Services

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.

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