CARE Program Lead – Financial Performance

J.S. Held LLC

. Lead implementation of the CARE framework across practices.

Posted 4/4/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Monitor receivable aging and payment trends.
Support collections escalation and enforcement actions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flex Time Off.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
401k Match.
Commuter Benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementcredit risk assessmentbilling accuracycontract alignmentcollections escalationgovernance workflowsfinancial disciplinepayment termsoperational gap analysisreceivable aging

Soft Skills

analytical skillsexecution skillscross-functional collaborationinfluencedriving adoptionmatrixed environment navigationclient supportcommunicationproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree