Remote Finance Manager — Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting

The Nature Conservancy; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with 8% employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Finance Manager, AR, IA, MO to lead a finance pod supporting three business units. You will partner with the Finance Director to provide budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and year-end close.

This role emphasizes collaboration across teams, strong financial judgment, and adherence to controls. This remote position resides in the Great Plains Division with travel not exceeding 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Workday including data entry, reporting, analysis, and/or other functions.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in manipulating data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic finance partner

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Communication

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Finance Manager, AR, IA, MO to lead a finance pod supporting three business units. You will partner with the Finance Director to provide budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and year-end close.

This role emphasizes collaboration across teams, strong financial judgment, and adherence to controls. This remote position resides in the Great Plains Division with travel not exceeding 10%.