Business Financial Manager

Intertwine Associates LLC; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 60

Flexible paid time off and paid sick/­

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Intertwine Associates LLC is seeking a Business Financial Manager to support large-scale R&D initiatives across science, technology, and healthcare. You will shape and execute multi-year budgets, provide strategic financial insights, and deliver forecasts and reports for decision-makers.

Collaboration with program managers and technical staff is essential to ensure compliant, timely financial execution. Responsibilities include developing budgets, tracking funding, and preparing presentations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in federal government financial management, preferably in a research and development environment.
• Experience building, managing, and tracking complex program budgets and funding justifications.
• Experience with grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other funding mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of federal financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with financial modeling tools and resource planning systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports and presentations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial insights and develop forecasts for multi-year programs.
• Monitor program performance and deliver high-quality reports and presentations for decision-makers.
• Collaborate with program managers, scientists, engineers, and staff to ensure budgets are developed, tracked, and executed.
• Operate with minimal guidance while balancing multiple priorities and ensuring timely results.

Skills

Budget management

Federal regulations

Financial forecasting

Report writing

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

Financial modeling tools

Resource planning systems

Job description

Key Role:

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment as a Business Financial Manager supporting large-scale, high-impact research and development initiatives. Leverage expertise in financial management, program budgeting, and administrative coordination to help shape and execute complex, multi-year programs in science, technology, and healthcare innovation. Collaborate with program managers, scientists, engineers, and operational staff to ensure budgets are developed, tracked, and executed effectively, while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and organizational policies. Provide strategic financial insights, develop forecasts, monitor program performance, and deliver high-quality reports and presentations to support decision-making at all levels. Operate with minimal guidance, balancing multiple priorities while delivering timely, accurate, and actionable results.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) model, such as ARPA-H, DARPA, ARPA-E, IARPA
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in federal government financial management, preferably in a research and development environment
• Proven ability to build, manage, and track complex program budgets and funding justifications
• Experience with grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other funding mechanisms
• Strong understanding of federal financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with financial modeling tools and resource planning systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience supporting science, technology, or healthcare-related programs in a federal or commercial environment
• Knowledge of the biomedical research and innovation ecosystem
• Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Ability to work effectively across diverse, multidisciplinary teams and with external partners

Intertwine Associates LLC – Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Intertwine Associates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions at Intertwine Associates LLC are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and strive to ensure that our workplace reflects the values of fairness, equity, and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who report discrimination, participate in investigations, or otherwise exercise their rights under equal employment laws.

Intertwine Associates LLC is proud to support the mission of our clients, including U.S. Federal Government agencies, by providing exceptional technical talent and services. As such, certain roles may require U.S. citizenship or specific security clearances in accordance with federal contract requirements.
The pay range for this role is:

90,000 - 220,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))

Benefits:

Intertwine Associates LLC offers eligible full-time employees medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; flexible paid time off, plus paid sick leave and other paid leave as required by applicable law; and professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Explore what happens when ideas Intertwine

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