Finance & Grants Analyst

The Nature Conservancy; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,200 - 106,200; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Finance & Grants Analyst to support the California business unit. The role focuses on financial analysis, reporting, accounting, auditing, and public grants administration to advance conservation outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a trusted financial partner to program teams, reside in California, and may work from an office or a home office in a hybrid arrangement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience with financial analysis tools.
• Grant accounting and compliance experience.
• Familiarity with UG and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized finance and grants management support.
• Conduct financial analysis and reporting.
• Ensure accurate, compliant financial management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

Tools

General ledger systems

Financial reporting systems

Excel / Power BI

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Finance & Grants Analyst provides specialized finance and grants management support to the California business unit. This role contributes across core areas including financial analysis and reporting, financial management, accounting, auditing, and public grants administration. The position applies strong technical expertise to manage financial and accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies, procedures, and best practices. They partner closely with program teams and staff at all levels, providing guidance, insight, and support to help advance conservation outcomes. This role serves as a key resource for complex financial and grants-related questions, applying sound judgment and deep knowledge to resolve issues and ensure accurate, compliant financial management.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to make a difference every day. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and can partner effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in finance and grants management, along with the ability to communicate clearly, build relationships, and support program teams as a trusted financial partner. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to conservation outcomes by supporting the work of the California Finance team. The successful candidate for this role must reside in California and can work from one of our office locations or a home office.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and 4 years of related experience (or equivalent combination).
• Experience with financial analysis tools, including spreadsheets, general ledger reporting, and financial management systems.
• Experience with grant accounting and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, and standard grant and contract requirements.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Experience with government regulations related to grants and contracts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Nonprofit accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Advanced experience analyzing and interpreting financial data; strong Excel skills, including PowerQuery (Power BI a plus).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working effectively in a remote or distributed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and act as a trusted finance partner to program staff.
• Multilingual abilities and/or cross-cultural experience a plus.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $75,200 – $106,200. 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. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Within our larger range, here are narrower ranges based upon a few common geographical locations: Chico, Mendocino, Three Rivers: $75,200 -$88,400; Sacramento, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Ventura: $82,700 - $97,200; Los Angeles County, San Francisco Bay Area: $90,300 - $106,200

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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Check out our Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor for more information.

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 valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. This organization has grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. We impact conservation around the world with millions of members, scientists, and a diverse staff and partners. TNC offers a 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. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports 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 Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [e-mail] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.