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The Nature Conservancy Director of Finance, Marketing and Communications in Lansing, Michigan

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.

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.

  • 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;

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