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As the Director of Finance, you will:

• Develop and monitor budget, forecast, sustainability, and strategic financial plans.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports and analysis to leaders.
• Provide effective communications, guidance and advice, and oversees training programs related to finance and compliance.
• Responsible for the team that oversees general accounting duties, including: basic journal entries for transfers, loans, accruals, deferred revenue and expense corrections; purchasing, processing invoices, negotiating, and contracting with vendors.
• Manage two or more administrative or professional staff, including training, professional development, establishing clear directions, setting "stretch" objectives, and overseeing the execution of day-to-day work.
• Manage diverse and complex systems with a goal of collaboration and integration, and initiate solutions in order to improve effectiveness.
• Conceive, design and manage complex and diversified projects, including directing work of staff and ensuring program accountability.
• Review and monitor income statement and balance sheet (including pledges) items at month and year-end close.
• Provide financial and accounting expertise.
• Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile, or sensitive agreements.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract reviews and negotiations, as needed.
• Ensure that programmatic commitments, Conservancy policies and procedures, and financial standards are met and managed for ethical compliance.
• Oversee and manage compliance data, information and record management and youth safety programs.
• Ensure contracted vendors carry required insurance coverage and that appropriate documentation is obtained and maintained.
• Make strategic decisions; decisions made may have program-wide impact and may bind the organization financially or legally.
• Manage strategic initiatives through collaboration with stakeholders in order to enhance performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.
• Act independently and resolve complex issues within program area.
• Minimize legal risk to the Conservancy and ensure legal compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
• Travel occasionally and on short notice, work above or outside standard hours as business needs require.
• Other related duties as assigned.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you interested in leading Finance and Compliance for one of TNC's largest business units? The Marketing and Communications (MAC) Division is a group of fun, creative, and talented marketers and communicators, globally dispersed, with an ambitious strategy and goals to deliver on.

The ideal candidate will have all or some of these qualifications. If you don't have all of them, apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;
• Effective training skills;
• Excellent communication skills including presentations, conversations, and documents;
• Experience managing a geographically dispersed team;
• Experience managing contracts
• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline;
• Proficiency in synthesizing materials from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary;
• Proficiency in working independently as well as jointly with colleagues on a team;
• Accounting degree and CPA certification preferred;
• Non-profit GAAP accounting experience; and/or
• Understanding of best practices in non-profit management.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience or equivalent combination, including 3 years managing operations functions.
• Financial/Accounting experience.
• Experience generating financial reports and analyzing and interpreting data.
• Experience develop ng and administering departmental budget or equivalent.
• Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience developing, managing and implementing multiple projects and strategic goals.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of relevant field.
• Fluent English is required for programs outside the United States.

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. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $86,000 - 139,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 55552, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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.

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