Finance Manager Global Protect Oceans, Lands,

OFFICE LOCATION #Li-remote #PDN *Open Until Filled (Flexible Remote) The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy is a registered NGO and has an already established office.  This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance. 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 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 to hear stories from staff or visit . 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 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 fund 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, responds 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. This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance. May involve domestic and international travel. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day.  The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of controls and reports. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by managing and shaping the work of our team  The responsibilities and scope for this position are: Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans and completing day-to-day tasks. This will include working directly with program leads and field teams to develop budgets and manage to and adapt plans, prepare and communicate reports, prepare adjustments and journal entries, meet donor intent and fund restrictions, coordinate with centralized functions, and maintain data and systems. Coordinates projects and team efforts around shared funds and fund management, including leading a remote and diverse teams of finance managers and specialists to ensure integrated efforts and outcomes. Ensures that programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance. Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant areas of responsibility. May participate in complex negotiations. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination. Experience with relational databases / enterprise financial systems. 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 diverse 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 specific field. Excellent English writing skills are essential. Ability to write and speak in a language other than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French or Chinese, highly desirable. MBA, CPA and/or CIA may be preferred. 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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our on nature.org/careers.  We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ. SALARY INFORMATION 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 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 candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.