Finance Manager, Global Protect

The Finance Manager provides highly specialized finance accounting and grant and award-related management services for the global Protect Oceans Lands and Waters (POLW) business unit.

The Finance Manager will be a key member of the POLW Operations Team and manage responsibilities for large multi-year and collaborative protection outcome projects across highest priority geographic regions. The Finance Manager has multiple clients including conservation teams finance and business unit leadership centralized finance and accounting staff philanthropy relationship managers and donor stewards and external partners. Examples of specific responsibilities include multi-year planning and budgeting for programs and funding portfolios; leading and coordinating with global regional and country teams (especially financial contacts) on planning fund allocation and reporting; preparing and reviewing monthly/quarterly/annual reports for internal and external stakeholders; carrying out accounting activities including adjustments journal entries and balance sheet maintenance; guiding program leads regarding financial positions best practices processes and systems; participating in Operations Team and extended operations team efforts and special projects; and coordinating with philanthropy and conservation staff on proposals and donor reports. They employ strong relationship and information management skills to advance priorities and meet goals and outcomes respond to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of finances and provide assistance to all levels of personnel to help raise financial literacy and sustainability. They have a high level of expertise in their areas of management and administer and maintain finance and accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies procedures and best practices.

The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy is a registered NGO and has an already established office. Work hours will be aligned to US continental time zones. This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance. May involve domestic and international travel.

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience with relational databases.

• Technical experience with grants award accounting issues.

• Experience coursework or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance state and local regulations multilateral and international regulations and standard contract clauses as applicable.

• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.

• Experience with government regulations related to grants and contracts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with cultures international teams currencies and/or international operational considerations.

• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.

• Non-profit accounting experience preferred.

• Experience in manipulating analyzing and interpreting data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of current trends in a specific field.

• Excellent English writing skills are essential.

• Ability to write and speak in a language other than English such as Spanish Portuguese or French highly desirable.

• MBA CPA and/or CIA may be preferred.

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity taking into consideration legal restrictions such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $75000 $100000 for annual base salary and is based on location qualifications specific skills and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants pay ranges will be in local currency the pay range will be based on the local labor market and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally for all applicants actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates qualifications specific skills and experience.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the people.

What We Bring:

Since 1951 TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match parental leave accrued paid time off life insurance disability coverage employee assistance program other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability status sexual orientation gender identity military protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancys background screening process.

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