Company Description Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. Job Description This is a unique opportunity for an experienced organization leader that is an entrepreneurial, highly driven, demonstrated meteorology expert with a well-rounded skill set and breadth of operational and administrative experience, thick skin, highly confident, and self-motivated professional whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional meteorologists. This job is in the United States, with strong focus on leadership and business-building in the Northeast US. A qualified candidate will reside in the United States (ideally in the Northeast US) and be intimately familiar with, operationally (and demonstrably) experienced with an extensive range weather conditions, including tropical cyclones, flood events, storm surge, hail, thunderstorms, downbursts, squall lines, blizzards, snow, ice, tornadoes, extreme temperatures, and alike, as well as a deep understanding of North America and global weather patterns and have a working familiarity with global geography, customs, and culture. This job will require frequent interaction and collaboration with experts in other professions. The candidate must be a team leader and have a proven track record of performing high-quality work with little supervision, “taking the bull by the horns”, effectively launching and growing business initiatives, leading team members, producing and maintaining accurate budgets, and be able to communicate confidently and effectively in critical situations. Qualifications Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science (physics/calculus‑based program preferred). Advanced study in business (MBA, leadership, management certificate) is a strong plus. - An active Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) designation from the American Meteorological Society. - 10+ years of operational meteorology with demonstrated growth in scope and leadership. - 3+ years leading, managing, and mentoring team members. - Significant operational experience in at least five (5) of the following domains: - Tropical Cyclones (including accompanying severe weather, such as tornadoes and flooding/storm surge) - Severe Thunderstorms (Hail/Wind/Tornadoes) - Non-Convective Windstorms - Mountain Meteorology - Energy Meteorology (including Renewable Energy) - Wildfire Weather - Winter Weather (Snow/Ice) - Heavy Rainfall and/or Flooding - Marine Meteorology - Aviation Meteorology - Air Quality Meteorology - Exceptional technical writing skills with a record of high‑quality scientific reports/publications - Driver’s License (only for positions that require travel) Preferred Qualifications - Residency in the Northeast United States - Prior forensic meteorology experience, investigative research, and/or authored publications pertaining to weather events impacting to the insurance industry, such as severe convective storms, tropical cyclones, flooding/rainfall, or similar. Additional Information Some of the Benefits We Have Include J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs. - Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed - Flexible Time Off policy - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401k Match - Commuter Benefit A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $145,000 per year. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, the scope of the role, management responsibility, etc. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available. Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com. EEO and Job Accommodations We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal! J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-IM1 - Job Location Type : Remote - Department: Environmental Health & Safety Consulting

• The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and managing relationships with key HCP partners and influential individuals within Hematology/Oncology, through strategic collaborations and marketing initiatives. • Key duties include researching potential KOLs in both Academic and Community settings, developing engagement strategies, negotiating partnership terms, tracking campaign performance, and maintaining ongoing communication with key influencers. • KOL Identification and Recruitment: Contribute to the development of engagement strategy for the assigned region; and execute to optimize results. Research and identify relevant Key Opinion Leaders within the target market based on their audience reach, credibility, and alignment with brand values. Conduct thorough evaluations to ensure KOL suitability for collaborations. Initiate contact with potential KOLs and pitch partnership opportunities. • Relationship Building and Management: Establish strong, authentic relationships with KOLs through regular communication and engagement. Understand KOLs' specific needs, interests, and audience demographics to tailor collaboration strategies. Provide KOLs with necessary information, demo samples, or materials to facilitate effective content evaluation and/or creation. Collaborate with Sales to fortify HCP relationship with PharmaEssentia. • Commercial Insight Gathering: Lead and direct insight gathering among opinion leaders including one-on-one engagements, small group meetings, national and regional advisory boards, and steering committees to gather actionable information, coordinating with other functions. Monitor the competitive landscape, treatment protocols and other market trends, report findings to marketing, provide actionable recommendations and pull through tactical initiatives. • Collaboration Across Marketing Team: Support and manage commercial advisory boards / steering committees, develop targeted P2P marketing material/messaging aligned with brand objectives, review P2P content to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and messaging, provide input for Speaker Bureau development, training, etc. Lead KOL engagement at key congress meetings, manage KOLs for internal meetings and external events. • Performance Measurement and Reporting: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as reach, engagement, conversions, and brand mentions across P2P campaigns. Monitor campaign progress and adjust as needed to optimize results. Analyze campaign data to identify successes and areas for improvement, generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders.

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable implementation plans • Design and manage implementation systems aligned to collaborative improvement practices, including planning cycles, progress monitoring, and feedback loops • Facilitate results-based planning processes, including defining outcomes, indicators, and strategies aligned to organizational goals • Monitor performance data and implementation fidelity, using insights to support continuous improvement and course correction • Partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to align efforts, remove barriers, and ensure coordinated execution • Establish and support implementation rhythms led by the Director of Collaborative Improvement (e.g., strategy reviews, progress check-ins, learning cycles) • Build capacity of staff and partners in strategy execution, continuous improvement, and data-informed decision-making • Identify risks to implementation and elevate insights and recommendations to the Director of Collaborative Improvement • Support the integration of evidence-based practices and continuous improvement methodologies across initiatives • Document progress, outcomes, and lessons learned to inform organizational learning and future strategy development • Maintain a professional relationship with students, families, and teachers, always operating in an ethical manner

Role Description We are seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to serve as the primary strategic finance partner to the President in a manufacturing and distribution organization. This role will act as the analytical and financial operating leader of the business, translating financial and operational data into insights that drive decision-making, profitability improvement, and long-term strategy. The VP of Accounting owns accounting operations including financial close, balance sheet integrity, and cash flow management. This role complements that function by focusing on forward-looking financial planning, operational performance analysis, and strategic financial leadership. This individual will help build the financial infrastructure needed to support growth, improve operational discipline, and prepare the company for a future ERP implementation and financial transformation. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and accounting fundamentals with deep cost accounting knowledge, operational curiosity, manufacturing experience, and the ability to extract meaningful insights from imperfect systems. This position reports directly to the President and plays a central role in the leadership team’s decision-making process. Key Responsibilities - Data Extraction and Systems Expertise - Extract, reconcile, and validate data from legacy systems including AS400, Lansa, and other fragmented reporting environments. - Use advanced Excel, SQL, and business intelligence tools to clean and analyze large datasets. - Build scalable reporting tools that improve financial visibility and reduce manual processes. - Strategic Finance Leadership - Serve as the primary financial thought partner to the President and executive leadership team. - Provide forward-looking financial insight to support operational decisions, capital allocation, and long-term strategy. - Translate financial results into operational drivers and clearly communicate implications to leadership and plant management. - Financial Performance Management - Own the company’s financial performance framework including monthly P&L analysis, operational performance review, and profitability analysis. - Lead the monthly business performance review process, identifying key drivers across price, volume, mix, labor efficiency, material cost, freight, plant utilization, and overhead. - Provide actionable insights that support margin expansion and operational improvement. - Cost Accounting and Manufacturing Analysis - Apply strong cost accounting knowledge to analyze material margins, production variances, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and plant performance. - Partner with operations leadership to understand manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for cost improvement and margin expansion. - Support the development of more accurate costing structures, operational reporting, and manufacturing performance metrics. - Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Modeling - Lead and create the company’s annual budget and rolling forecast processes. - Develop robust financial models used for planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives. - Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain leadership to validate assumptions and improve forecast accuracy. - Identify emerging risks, opportunities, and operational trends. - Customer, Product, and Plant Profitability - Develop detailed profitability reporting across customers, products, plants, and channels. - Identify margin improvement opportunities and areas of cost leakage. - Support pricing strategy, product mix decisions, and commercial initiatives with financial analysis. - Dashboards, KPIs, and Financial Presentations - Design and implement executive dashboards and key performance indicators that provide visibility into the company’s operational and financial performance. - Develop standardized reporting frameworks across plants and functions. - Prepare executive-level financial presentations that clearly communicate business performance, risks, and opportunities. - Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for operational leaders. - ERP Implementation and Financial Transformation - Serve as a key finance leader supporting the company’s ERP implementation planned for 2027/2028. - Assist with data mapping, testing, and financial validation during system implementation. - Help modernize financial reporting, analytics, and performance management capabilities. - Cross-Functional Leadership - Partner closely with accounting, operations, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure financial insight supports operational decision-making. - Act as a bridge between financial reporting and operational execution. - Support ad hoc strategic analysis and special projects in a dynamic business environment. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required - Experience with AS400, Lansa, or similar legacy systems. - Seven or more years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, cost accounting, or operational finance within manufacturing or distribution environments. - Strong cost accounting knowledge and understanding of manufacturing cost structures. - Strong understanding of financial statements, operational finance, and business performance drivers. - Experience working with legacy or fragmented systems and imperfect data environments. - Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. - Working knowledge of SQL or business intelligence tools such as PowerBI. - Proven ability to independently structure, validate, and analyze complex datasets. - Advanced modeling, data analytics, and executive presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in turnaround, distressed, or high-change environments. - CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required. - Prior experience in a consulting or advisory firm environment (e.g., Crowe, McKinsey, Deloitte, Bain, EY, or similar) supporting operational improvement, financial transformation, or performance improvement engagements. Key Competencies - Ability to operate effectively in environments with ambiguity and imperfect data. - Highly analytical with strong attention to detail. - Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operational leaders. - High ownership mentality and ability to operate independently. - Strong business judgment and financial discipline. Reporting Relationship - Reports directly to the President. - Works closely with the VP of Accounting who owns financial close, balance sheet, and cash flow management. Work Environment - Remote position with regular collaboration across finance, operations, and commercial teams. Why This Role This role is central to improving financial visibility, strengthening operational discipline, and building the financial infrastructure needed to support the company’s growth and transformation. The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to leadership and play a critical role in shaping the company’s financial and operational strategy.