Finance Manager, IFM

USA The Nature Conservancy; Virginia; On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Finance Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial controls for a defined portfolio. The role partners with program leaders to provide analysis, drive operational decisions, and ensure data integrity across finance processes.

You will manage grants, oversee project budgets, and support strategic initiatives while mentoring junior staff. Fluent English and a strong foundation in nonprofit accounting are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience creating and managing project or organizational budgets in Excel or other similar software.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a complex, highly matrixed environment.
• Technical experience with grants management.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Leads budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial close, and related financial management activities for an assigned function, portfolio, program, or organizational area.
• Provides financial analysis, reporting, modeling and decision support 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.
• Leads development and tracking of project budgets.
• Leads on grants management and financial donor reporting.
• Monitors compliance with policies, financial controls, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements; identifies and escalates potential issues.
• Supports on expense report/invoice approvals and submission of journal entries.
• Administers or supports specialized finance processes, programs, projects, funding portfolios, contracts, or operational activities relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders and may coordinate work or training for other finance staff.
• May participate in complex negotiations.
• Exemplifies TNC’s Values and Code of Conduct and leads by example.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Decision support

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Workday

Financial reporting systems

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Finance Manager provides advanced financial planning, reporting, analysis, compliance and operational finance support for their assigned finance portfolio. The role serves as an experienced finance resource, independently managing complex financial activities, supporting decision-making through analysis and insight, and ensuring the integrity, and compliance of financial data, processes, and controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Leads budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial close, and related financial management activities for an assigned function, portfolio, program, or organizational area.
• Provides financial analysis, reporting, modeling and decision support 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.
• Leads development and tracking of project budgets.
• Leads on grants management and financial donor reporting.
• Monitors compliance with TNC policies, financial controls, and applicable legal and regulatory. requirements; identifies and escalates potential issues.
• Supports on expense report/invoice approvals and submission of journal entries.
• Administers or supports specialized finance processes, programs, projects, funding portfolios, contracts, or operational activities relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders and may coordinate work or training for other finance staff.
• May participate in complex negotiations.
• Exemplifies TNC’s Values and Code of Conduct and leads by example.

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. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of controls and reports of a business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience creating and managing project or organizational budgets in Excel or other similar software.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a complex, highly matrixed environment.
• Technical experience with grants management.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Fluency in English.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, communicate effectively, and collaborate across cultures and geographies.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience working with Workday for financial management is preferred but not required.
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in manipulating, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• MBA or CPA is a bonus but not required.
• Multi-cultural experience appreciated.

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 $69,000 - $110,000 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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

TNC Global Presence

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 42 through partners. To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.