J.S. Held LLC · 3 months ago
CARE (Client Acceptance, Risk & Economics) Program Lead – Financial Performance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expJ.S. Held LLC is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients. They are seeking a CARE Program Lead – Financial Performance to strengthen financial discipline across the engagement lifecycle by operationalizing the firm’s Client Acceptance, Risk & Economics framework, improving client risk management and financial governance.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
PMP certification
Experience in consulting or project‑based environments is strongly preferred
Experience with accounts receivable, credit risk, or cash management a plus
Benefits
Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed.
Flex Time Off.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
401k Match.
Commuter Benefits.
Company
J.S. Held LLC
J.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Lovell Minnick Partners
2019-05-20Acquired
2015-10-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
Brian Given
Senior Vice President
Chaz Mello
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2026-07-13
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