Private Awards & Financial Reporting Specialist

The Nature Conservancy (All); United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Reporting & Private Awards Specialist for the Great Plains Division. You will provide centralized reporting, award administration, and financial reporting support to donors, private awards, and partner organizations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple Pods/BUs.

You will collaborate with Finance Directors, Budget & Forecast Specialists, Development staff, and Accounting Specialists to support financial transparency, stewardship, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Workday including data entry, reporting, recruiting, and/or other functions.
• Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting applications.
• Ability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
• Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
• Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices and regulations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial reporting requirements for private awards, donor-funded projects, and other restricted funding sources.
• Prepare and submit accurate financial reports in accordance with award agreements, donor requirements, and organizational standards.
• Monitor financial activity against approved award budgets and funding restrictions.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve reporting discrepancies or compliance concerns.
• Partner with Development and program staff to support financial stewardship and donor accountability, including notifying staff of needed end-date extensions and monitoring award payments.
• Maintain documentation and audit support files for awarded funds and reporting activities.
• Responsible for closing Private Awards.
• Ensure reporting consistency through standardized templates, methodologies, and data definitions.
• Support preparation of internal management reporting, conservation reporting, and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with board, donor, and partner reporting deliverables as assigned.
• Maintain standardized reporting procedures and reporting calendars.
• Develop and update reporting guides, job aids, and process documentation.
• Collaborate across Divisions in the implementation of new reporting tools, dashboards, and process improvements.
• Recommend enhancements that improve report accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.
• Participate in finance process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Respond to reporting and award-related inquiries from Finance Managers, Directors, and program staff.
• Provide guidance regarding reporting requirements, financial data interpretation, and reporting schedules.
• Support training efforts related to reporting tools, templates, and financial stewardship requirements.
• Serve as a resource for questions regarding private award financial reporting processes.
• Ensure financial reports comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
• Support audit requests and compliance reviews related to reporting and private awards.
• Maintain appropriate documentation supporting reported financial results.
• Adhere to established internal control and financial governance practices.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Accounting software

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Reporting & Private Awards Specialist for the Great Plains Division. You will provide centralized reporting, award administration, and financial reporting support to donors, private awards, and partner organizations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple Pods/BUs.

You will collaborate with Finance Directors, Budget & Forecast Specialists, Development staff, and Accounting Specialists to support financial transparency, stewardship, and