Finance Manager (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)

The Nature Conservancy; Idaho; On-site; USD 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in the United States seeks a Finance Manager for the Western US and Canada to partner with leaders across BUs and DP priorities. You will oversee financial planning, forecasting, and decision support to enable conservation outcomes while promoting governance and accountability.

This role collaborates with finance directors, operations, contracts, philanthropy, and program leads across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and divisional scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field plus 4+ years of experience.
• Experience developing budgets and high-level financial analysis.
• Experience advising senior executives on financial strategy.
• Familiarity with GAAP and not-for-profit accounting principles.
• Proficient in Excel and database-based financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and long-range strategy for assigned units.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insight and scenario analysis.
• Identify risks and opportunities to strengthen performance and sustainability.
• Ensure stewardship, compliance, and risk management across resources.
• Advise Boards, committees, and stakeholders on financial matters.
• Collaborate with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and contracts teams.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Executive advisory

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together
The Finance Manager, Western US and Canada, serves as primary finance partner for up to three assigned Business Units (BUs) and Division Priorities (DPs) within the Division. The Finance Manager provides financial planning, stewardship, analysis, and decision support to organizational leaders and partners and builds trusted partnerships with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership teams. Working collaboratively with Finance Directors, Finance Operations & Enablement, Contracts, and other stakeholders, the Finance Manager supports financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and consistent financial management practices across the Western US and Canada Division.

This role will work across both Pacific and Mountain time zones supporting Idaho, Montana and Wyoming plus a divisional priority that spans three states.

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and long-range financial strategy for assigned Business Unit and/or Division Priority.
• Serve as the primary finance partner and trusted advisor to leadership by providing financial insight, scenario analysis, and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop strategies that strengthen financial performance, operational effectiveness, and financial sustainability.
• Ensure effective stewardship of financial resources through sound financial management practices, compliance, accountability, and appropriate risk management.
• Be an engaged financial advisory resource to leadership teams, Boards of Trustees, Finance Committees, and other stakeholder groups, as appropriate.
• Partner with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and other functional leaders to support organizational priorities, fundraising efforts, grants, contracts, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate across the Division finance structure, including Finance Directors, Finance Operations & Enablement, Contracts, and peer Finance Managers, to ensure coordinated service delivery, consistent financial management practices, and successful organizational outcomes.
• Partner with Finance Operations & Enablement and Contracts teams to support financial reporting, award management, fiscal year-end activities, compliance requirements, and other finance processes.
• Contribute to organizational initiatives, process improvements, and change management efforts.
• Build strong partnerships that support collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of financial outcomes.

What We Can Achieve Together
The Finance Manager, Western US and Canada, serves as primary finance partner for up to three assigned Business Units (BUs) and Division Priorities (DPs) within the Division. The Finance Manager provides financial planning, stewardship, analysis, and decision support to organizational leaders and partners and builds trusted partnerships with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership teams. Working collaboratively with Finance Directors, Finance Operations & Enablement, Contracts, and other stakeholders, the Finance Manager supports financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and consistent financial management practices across the Western US and Canada Division. This role will work across both Pacific and Mountain time zones supporting Idaho, Montana and Wyoming plus a divisional priority that spans three states.
We're Looking For You
Financial Leadership, Planning & Stewardship

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and long-range financial strategy for assigned Business Unit and/or Division Priority.
• Serve as the primary finance partner and trusted advisor to leadership by providing financial insight, scenario analysis, and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop strategies that strengthen financial performance, operational effectiveness, and financial sustainability.
• Ensure effective stewardship of financial resources through sound financial management practices, compliance, accountability, and appropriate risk management.
• Be an engaged financial advisory resource to leadership teams, Boards of Trustees, Finance Committees, and other stakeholder groups, as appropriate.
• Partner with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and other functional leaders to support organizational priorities, fundraising efforts, grants, contracts, and strategic initiatives.

Division Collaboration

• Collaborate across the Division finance structure, including Finance Directors, Finance Operations & Enablement, Contracts, and peer Finance Managers, to ensure coordinated service delivery, consistent financial management practices, and successful organizational outcomes.
• Partner with Finance Operations & Enablement and Contracts teams to support financial reporting, award management, fiscal year-end activities, compliance requirements, and other finance processes.
• Contribute to organizational initiatives, process improvements, and change management efforts.
• Build strong partnerships that support collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of financial outcomes.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Serves as the primary finance partner for up to three assigned Business Units and/or Division Priorities.
• Accountable for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, stewardship, and decision support within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Influences decisions through financial expertise, analysis, and trusted advisory relationships with organizational leaders and stakeholders.
• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating financial risks and opportunities, interpreting policies, and recommending actions that support organizational objectives.
• Ensures accuracy, integrity, and effective management of financial data, processes, and controls to support decision-making.
• Works under general direction while managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, funding sources, and deadlines.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience developing budgets, performing high-level financial analysis, and recommending actions and providing partnership to leadership.
• Experience acting as a consultant/advisor to senior executives.
• Experience in developing, directing and implementing multiple projects.
• Experience with accounting principles, practices and regulations.
• Experience with GAAP and not-for-profit accounting principles, practices and regulations, including government grants accounting and reporting.
• Experience working with computer and information management systems, Excel spreadsheets and databases for financial analysis, fiscal management, and/or financial reports.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience evaluating and strengthening financial processes, internal controls, and management practices to improve effectiveness and ensure compliance.
• Experience working with federal grants, government regulations, contracts, and other restricted funding sources.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems, including prior experience with Workday or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to technical and non-financial audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, mission-driven environment.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, or geographically dispersed organization.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $93,000 - $103,500. 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.

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. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

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. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

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. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of 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.

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.

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