Finance Manager - AR, IA, MO

The Nature Conservancy; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with 8% match

Parental leave

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Finance Manager, AR, IA, MO, to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and close activities for a finance pod supporting three business units. You will partner with the Finance Director and division teams to deliver strategic financial guidance and robust financial controls.

This remote role covers the Great Plains Division (AR, IA, MO, MN, KS, etc.) with travel not expected to exceed 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with 4+ years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Workday experience for data entry, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience serving as a strategic finance partner and guiding decisions under competing priorities.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and close processes for a finance pod.
• Provide financial analysis and modeling to inform planning and resource allocation.
• Maintain integrity of financial data, controls, and systems across the pod.
• Support implementation of financial strategies and process improvements.
• Act as primary contact for BU staff questions and coordinate finance staff training.

Skills

Strategic finance

Workday

Advanced Excel

Financial forecasting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Finance Manager, AR, IA, MO (Manager) serves as an experienced finance leader for a finance pod supporting 3 business units. The Manager works in collaboration with the Finance Director, AR, IA, MO and the division finance team to provide finance and accounting-related services that support effective stewardship of resources and financial sustainability. The Manager partners with team members and business unit staff to deliver strategic financial guidance, execute key financial processes, and manage day-to-day finance activities. The Manager leads and independently manages a broad range of financial responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, reporting, analysis, compliance oversight, account reconciliations, journal entries, and year-end close activities. They partner closely with staff across conservation, philanthropy, operations, and other functional areas to provide financial consultation, analysis, and problem solving. The Manager applies strong financial judgment to evaluate alternatives, identify risks and opportunities, develop recommendations, and support resource allocation and funding decisions across the pod. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Manager maintains effective financial practices, controls, and processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. The person in this role translates complex financial data, manages significant financial deliverables, and proactively addresses emerging financial issues. The Manager serves as a resource to colleagues throughout the division, fostering collaboration, promoting consistent financial practices, and contributing to the successful implementation of financial strategies and organizational priorities. The position requires strong partnership, communication, and coordination skills to effectively support a matrixed environment and evolving organizational needs. This is a remote position located within the Great Plains Division (Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas) with a preference for residents of Arkansas, Iowa, and Missouri. Travel is not expected to exceed 10% annually.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Manages budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial close, pledge reviews, grant administration, lease & asset certifications, and related financial management activities for a pod in partnership with the Finance Director.
• Provides financial analysis, modeling, and insights to inform planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making.
• Maintains the accuracy, integrity, and effective administration of financial data, systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Supports implementation of financial strategies, operational improvements, organizational initiatives, and finance process enhancements.
• Serves as approver of accounts receivable and accounts payable, coordinating with the accounting specialist in the Ops & Enablement assistance as needed.
• Supports management and tracking of private awards and reviews private funding proposals in partnership with the philanthropy team and supports the Private Awards Specialist as needed.
• Executes and supports the delivery of finance services across the pod, coordinating with Ops & Enablement, Contracts, Reporting/Awards, and enterprise finance teams.
• Monitors compliance with TNC policies, financial controls, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements; identifies and escalates potential issues.
• Administers or supports complex finance processes for programs, projects, funding portfolios, or contracts relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders as a main point-of-contact for BU staff questions, and may coordinate work or training for other finance staff.
• Posts revenue accrual & payment receipts for exchange transactions and other non-contribution revenue.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Workday including data entry, reporting, analysis, and/or other functions.
• Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic finance partner, build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, provide strategic recommendations, and navigate competing priorities.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, analysis, and translating financial information into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with experience in manipulating, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Salary Information

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $61,000 - $86,500. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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

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, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. 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.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process.