Remote Finance Manager - Strategic Budgeting & Grants

The Nature Conservancy; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Finance Manager, AR, IA, MO, to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations for a pod supporting three business units. This remote role collaborates with the Finance Director and division finance team to deliver strategic financial guidance and manage day-to-day activities.

You will ensure accuracy and controls, provide financial insights, and support resource allocation. Strong Excel and Workday skills are essential; travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; 4 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience using Workday including data entry, reporting, analysis, and/or other functions.
• Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with experience in manipulating, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

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

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Finance Manager, AR, IA, MO, to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations for a pod supporting three business units. This remote role collaborates with the Finance Director and division finance team to deliver strategic financial guidance and manage day-to-day activities.

You will ensure accuracy and controls, provide financial insights, and support resource allocation. Strong Excel and Workday skills are essential; travel up to 10%.