Finance Coordinator

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s 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 world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our 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 valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The New Jersey Chapter of the Nature Conservancy is hiring a Finance Coordinator. As a member of the New Jersey Business Unit’s Operations Team, the Finance Coordinator plays an integral part in supporting specific finance and business operations enabling the New Jersey Business Unit and its conservation teams to achieve its important conservation goals. The Finance Coordinator provides specialized finance and accounting services related to the Chapter’s administration of its grants and contracts.

 We’re Looking for You:

Under the guidance of the Operations and Contracts Specialist, the Finance Coordinator provides specialized services, such as procurement, accounting, accounts payable, compliance, or similar financial activities, related to the financial administration of the New Jersey business unit’s grants and contracts. They are an expert in their area of specialization. They administer and maintain finance and accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management to ensure compliance during the grant and contract life cycle. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met;
• Reinforcing consistency in the organization’s policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field;
• Handling accounts payable to contractors, grantees, and subawardees during the agreement lifecycle, includes working with the Project Manager making the payment request, assisting in securing all necessary internal documentation and approvals prior to making the payment, submitting the payment request, and financial tracking;
• Collecting and maintaining necessary documentation to set up vendors and maintain their accounts per TNC policies and procedures; and
• Assisting with grant or contract financial administration to ensure compliance with TNC and/or funder requirements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices and regulations.
• Experience using automated accounting systems.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of grants and subaward accounting and finances.
• Grants and/or contracts administration experience.
• Accounts payable experience.
• Compliance and/or following policies and procedures experience.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!