Business and Finance Operations Consultant

OverviewHealth Affairs, a division within Project HOPE, requires a consultant to support Publishing Business Operations. The Consultant provides technical and administrative support to the Publishing Business/Finance Team, which manages revenue streams for Health Affairs from foundation grants, subscription sales, and advertising/sponsorships to sustain editorial and publishing operations. Deliverables concentrate in the first half of each month, with lighter deliverables in the second half based on business needs.LocationAll services may be performed remotely, with participation in periodic virtual meetings as required.DurationInitial term: 3 months, with the possibility of extension depending on organizational needs.ResponsibilitiesGrants SupportAssist with preparation of budgets for grant applicationsUpload and manage submissions in foundation portalsProvide grant analysis and reporting support across 25-30 active foundation grants annually (totaling approximately $5-6 million)Advertising & Sponsorships: Support revenue tracking, reporting, and budgeting for advertising and sponsorshipsAssist with preparation and reconciliation of contracts and related documentationTrack advertising-related expenses to support preparation of UBIT tax filingSubscription Sales Support: Provide reconciliation support for journal subscription and product sales accountsAssist with monitoring accounts receivables and reportingGeneral Business Operations: Maintain organized digital records and files (grants, contracts, invoices)Support month-end and year-end financial close activitiesEnsure compliance with procurement policies and provide support to staff during the procurement processAssist with accounts payable/receivable tasks, ensuring proper coding and adherence to organizational standardsContribute to budget development and financial projectionsRespond to information requests from colleagues, funders, auditors, and other stakeholdersProvide analysis and ad-hoc support to the Executive Publisher, as requestedPerform other business support tasks as may be mutually agreed uponDeliverables & ReportingTimely and accurate preparation of financial, grant, and revenue tracking reports as requestedOrganized and up-to-date records for grants, contracts, and financial transactionsPeriodic progress updates and deliverables submitted to designated supervisor(s)RequiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPrior experience supporting business, finance, or operations functionsDemonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practicesProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookFamiliarity with financial or ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)Strong organizational skills with attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlinesPreferredExperience with nonprofit organizations and/or foundation grantsFamiliarity with grant management portalsExperience with NetSuite or similar accounting platformsCompensationSalary range starting at $25 per hour. Compensation for the role is dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience. Project HOPE offers comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b), paid leave, and more. For more information about our benefits, please visit our benefits page.Notice to applicantsProject HOPE does not conduct direct solicitation/recruitment via email. Project HOPE never asks job applicants for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Project HOPE will never send you a third-party check and ask you to cash it. If you have been recruited via email, please contact to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-20