Remote Finance Leader & Strategic Partner

The Nature Conservancy; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with 8% match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Finance Manager for AR, IA, MO to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning for a multi-unit pod. The role partners with the Finance Director to deliver strategic finance guidance and ensure strong internal controls.

The position supports grant administration, private awards, and collaboration across conservation, philanthropy, and operations. Remote work is allowed within the Great Plains Division, with up to 10% travel and a preference

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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.
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and insights to inform planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and effective administration of financial data, systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Support 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; 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Strategic finance partnering

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Finance Manager for AR, IA, MO to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning for a multi-unit pod. The role partners with the Finance Director to deliver strategic finance guidance and ensure strong internal controls.

The position supports grant administration, private awards, and collaboration across conservation, philanthropy, and operations. Remote work is allowed within the Great Plains Division, with up to 10% travel and a preference