[Remote] Business Financial Manager: Research and Development Programs

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intertwine Associates is hiring a Business Financial Manager to support large-scale research and development initiatives. The role develops and tracks budgets, forecasts and monitors program performance, ensures compliance, and provides financial reporting and insights to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• Ability to work effectively across diverse, multidisciplinary teams and with external partners
• 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

Benefits

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

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