Temporary Specialist Special Project Manager
Temporary Specialist Special Project Manager
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Overview
Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association is thrilled to have an outstanding opportunity for aTemporary Specialist Special Project Manager at our National Center office located in Dallas TX. This is a part time and benefits eligible opportunity. This role will work onsite from our National Center offices from 20 to 25 hours per week through Sept 30 2025.
This resource will support our Finance team during a critical yearend period. This shortterm role will play a key part in addressing revenue processing backlogs and driving improvements within core finance operations. The ideal candidate will be experienced in revenue management process evaluation and crossfunctional collaboration with a focus on ensuring timely and accurate financial operations.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain worklife harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our awardwinning corporate university as well as additional training and support locally.
#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to worklife harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us onLinkedInInstagramFacebookX (formerly Twitter) and .
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Revenue team to assess and process outstanding backlogs to support timely yearend financial close.
- Analyze existing workflows and financial procedures to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvement.
- Partner with crossfunctional teams to document and recommend enhancements to revenue recognition and other core finance functions.
- Assist with tracking and reporting on backlog progress and process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and applicable regulations throughout project work.
- Provide handson support across departments as needed to streamline operations during peak financial reporting periods.
- Adhere to the American Heart Associations established policies procedures and ethical standards in all projectrelated activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
- 3 years of relevant experience in financial operations revenue management or project management.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for identifying process gaps and driving improvements.
- Excellent organizational communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience in managing timesensitive tasks in a fastpaced environment.
- Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools; experience with nonprofit finance is a plus.
- Availability to commit to the temporary assignment through September 20 2025.
Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
- Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
- Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
- Benefits We offer a wide array of benefits including medical dental vision disability and life insurance along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee wellbeing we also offer an employee assistance program employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
- Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- WorkLife Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year which includes several days off at the end of the year.
- Tuition Assistance We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association American Stroke Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives regardless of race ethnicity gender gender identity religion age language sexual orientation national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. Were committed to ensuring our workforce workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
