Business Financial Manager (ARPA-H)

Are you a creative problem-solver who can think critically under pressure? Do you have experience supporting ARPA or similar government programs?

Ripple Effect is looking for a highly skilled and dedicated Business Financial Manager with at least 9 years of relevant budget experience to support our client’s mission. This role is integral to managing ARPA-H's innovative health program's financial operations. The Business Finance Manager will oversee financial planning and analysis, budget management, and financial compliance to support the agency's mission-driven initiatives and projects. 

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: PRO-FN-05M

• Location:

• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 

• Telework: Partial or Full-Time

• Travel Required:

• Clearance: Public Trust

• Citizenship: Not Required

• Manager: Yes

• Number of Openings: 3

• Salary Range: $115,841.00 - $133,217.00 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Provides comprehensive programmatic, financial, and administrative support to ARPA-H's PHO programs, including but not limited to: financial tracking, analysis and reporting, budget preparation and management of project-specific budgets.
• Monitors and reports on variances, implementing corrective actions as needed to ensure financial sustainability.
• Ensures the accuracy and quality of budget and financial data by resolving data gaps and data quality issues and ensure compliance with financial policies.  
• Compiles budget and other financial data in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and other financial reports and analyses both on a periodic and ad-hoc basis. 
• Solicitation preparation and management, tracking of deliverables and milestones, maintaining schedule and calendar, meeting support, preparation of correspondence, and maintaining files.
• Supervises team members and ensures activities are delivered on-time, and staff complies with organizational financial, budgetary and other policies and procedures. 
• Manages the relationship with client, senior executives, and both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., other departments, consultants, vendors, etc.).
• Develops and implements recommendations to conform with budgetary policies and achieve financial objectives.  
• Provides advice on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives for complex or large programs including meeting cadence, budgeting or financial approaches, project timelines, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management.
• May contribute to selection or implementation of technologies that support financial and budgeting activities. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 9 years of relevant experience 
• 4 years of project or team management experience 
• 2 years of supervisory experience 

Basic Requirements 

• Previous SETA experience supporting a Government Research agency (ARPA-H, DARPA, ONR, R&E, AFRL, etc.)
• Experience in government program financial and administrative support.  
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and data analytic tools, as well as relevant financial, accounting, property management, reporting and other related systems. 
• Experience in developing, organizing, forecasting, and maintaining financial budgets and tracking technical and financial milestones. 
• Experience in creating and coordinating budget and acquisition funding documents and has knowledge/competence in analysis is required. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required)  
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks, including briefing support and general administration. 
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and federal regulations. 

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA)
• Proven experience as a Business Finance Manager or similar role within a government or research-focused organization. 
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating small meetings. 
• Can operate well in a group dynamic, think creatively and critically, and has a fundamental understanding of government budgeting and a fundamental understanding of government contracting. 
• Can produce work products that are accurate in presentation, context and can remain focused in in stressful and fluctuating situations. 

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple  

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at [email protected] or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.