Finance Manager

Finance Manager (Short Term– up to 18 months)
The location of this position is flexible to all locations where The Nature Conservancy is registered to do business. This is an 18-month position that may end sooner based on team needs. This is a fully remote position.

The Finance Manager provides private awards management and general financial, accounting, and information management services for global conservation teammates and leaders. Responsibilities include collaborating on proposals; developing budgets and forecasts with the ZCC team and in-region finance peers; tracking actuals and variances; maintaining and supporting accounting activities and system processes; preparing financial reports for staff and donors; coordinating payables, contracts, sub-awards, and other agreements; and ensuring best practices and organizational policies are met accurately and timely. The Finance Manager will offer a high level of private grant management and reporting expertise, serve as a primary contact for complex grants across multiple business units, and provide financial guidance on proposals, grants, reporting, and budget management. They will respond to inquiries from internal and external customers and may expand duties to support additional aspects of global programs as requested.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and four years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong experience with relational databases and creating/managing moderate to complex Excel spreadsheets, workbooks, and financial models.
• Technical experience with general accounting practices and grants/award accounting issues.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems and preparing customized reports.
• Experience with regulations related to grants and contracts.
• Experience with PowerPoint presentations to give cross-functional team financial presentations about the project.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels.
• Proficiency in working independently and with colleagues on a team.
• Experience in full-cost budgeting.
• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Fluency in Portuguese is highly desirable; Non-profit accounting experience preferred; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ease relating to diverse clients; Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; Experience in manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building effective relationships at all organizational levels.

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity. For U.S. based applicants, starting pay range for Arlington, VA is generally $87,700 – $100,725 USD for annual base salary. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency and based on the local labor market. Actual pay will fall within a range based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. We are a science-based organization delivering on-the-ground solutions to global challenges so that people and nature thrive. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and value diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. TNC offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement plans, and time off.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes recognizing that our mission is best advanced by leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.