Finance Director

OFFICE LOCATION

This position is negotiable within the United States.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Finance Director is responsible for managing the activities and personnel for a specific Finance or Accounting area or department.  Generally responsible for the management, maintenance and reporting of financial data and/or the monitoring of management controls and processes to ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial/management best practice.

The Finance Director is responsible for the management, maintenance, and reporting of all financial data related to the External Affairs Business Unit (approximately $15M annual budget). This includes annual budget development, financial analysis and projections, maintaining all financial information, including the accounts payable and funds received and receivable. Provides analytical thinking and strategic recommendations related to finances for Chief External Affairs Office and External Affairs Management Team as well as overall program management, organizational planning, policy development and implementation.

The Finance Director works closely with Contract Specialist, Finance and Grant Specialists and Director of Finance & Operations Policy and Public Funding to ensure terms and conditions of contracts and agreements are met, properly documented, and vendor invoices are paid in a timely manner.

They will serve as the Finance Lead for all grants to External Affairs. In this role they will co-manage the budgeting and financial reporting requirements of the grants and consolidate and review reports prepared by the project managers and Director of  Finance & Operations in order to present analysis and commentary. They will support philanthropy operations by providing the Director of Development for Policy and policy leads with grant and general program budgets, and by reviewing grant language to allocate funds so that donor intent and program needs are met.

Duties are highly confidential and require broad and comprehensive knowledge of TNC policies. Candidate should excel at problem solving, provide innovative solutions and work interactively. This position reports to the Director of Operations and works in close collaboration with the Policy and Public Funding Management Team.

This position is negotiable within the United States.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The challenges facing our planet today require comprehensive solutions that address the well-being of people and nature and lay the foundation for future conservation efforts. Promoting policies that provide benefits to both people and nature is critical to securing lasting conservation outcomes. The work and expertise of The Nature Conservancy’s Policy and Public Funding programs are integral to this effort. The Policy and Public Funding business unit is helping to shape the government policies that help make possible achievement of transformative conservation outcomes to address climate change, enhance protection of lands, waters, and the ocean, and provide food and water sustainably. We have an awesome task at hand, and the work that you do here will have a direct impact on our success.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and 5 years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience recruiting, supervising, and developing staff.
• Experience with GAAP.
• 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.
• CPA or CIA may be required.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $76,000 – $124,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.