Finance Manager

The Nature Conservancy•Georgia Center, VT

9d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager serves as the senior finance leader for an assigned business unit in Georgia or Florida, working within a financial services unit (pod). The role leads business-unit financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, internal controls, and stewardship, and provides strategic financial guidance and decision support to conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership. In collaboration with the Georgia and Florida Finance Director and Southern Division Finance Director, the Manager implements consistent processes, strengthens financial management practices, and advances state, pod, divisional, and organizational priorities. The position may be remote or hybrid depending on business needs and organizational policies. External candidates must reside in the Atlanta, Georgia, or Orlando, Florida, area. Remote internal candidates will be considered, with Central or Eastern time-zone locations preferred. Regular travel and in-person attendance at staff meetings, leadership retreats, board meetings, and other key events are required; expected travel is 10–15% and may vary annually. The successful applicant must meet The Nature Conservancy’s background-screening requirements. The role requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program, including completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement that may involve a motor vehicle record review.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Experience with computer and information management systems, Excel spreadsheets, and databases for financial analysis, fiscal management, or financial reporting.
Experience developing budgets, conducting high-level financial analysis, recommending actions, and partnering with leadership.
Experience serving as a consultant or advisor to senior executives.
Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
Experience with GAAP.
Experience developing, directing, and implementing multiple projects.
Experience, coursework, or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance; state and local regulations; multilateral and international regulations; and standard contract clauses, as applicable.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program; completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement is required and may include a motor vehicle record review.
Ability to meet TNC’s background-screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, providing insight, analysis, and recommendations.
Advanced experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial analysis, and translating financial data into actionable recommendations.
Demonstrated success analyzing complex financial information, identifying risks and opportunities, and developing solutions to improve performance and outcomes.
Experience supporting financial management across complex programs, portfolios, projects, grants, contracts, or operational activities.
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, influence decisions, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Experience evaluating financial processes, internal controls, and management practices to support stewardship and compliance.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial management principles, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
Experience with federal grants, government regulations, contracts, or other restricted funding sources.
Experience with enterprise financial systems, including Workday or similar ERP systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, or mission-driven organization.
Multilingual skills and/or multicultural experience.
MBA, CPA, CIA, or another relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of the leadership team, providing financial insight, supporting decision-making, and fostering collaboration.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range financial planning, financial reporting, fiscal year-end activities, and other strategic financial initiatives.
Provide financial reporting, complex analysis, campaign support, scenario modeling, and recommendations to support informed decisions and long-term financial sustainability.
Identify financial risks and opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and recommend actions to strengthen financial performance and optimize resource allocation.
Serve as the primary strategic finance partner to the assigned business unit, translating financial strategy into operational execution and partnering with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership.
Promote stewardship of financial resources through internal controls and compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, regulatory standards, and applicable GAAP.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, processes, and controls.
Provide financial guidance for fundraising initiatives, grants, contracts, campaigns, and strategic projects in partnership with relevant teams.
Support governance by serving as a financial resource to state leadership, Boards of Trustees, Finance Committees, and other stakeholder groups, as appropriate.
Oversee financial aspects of contracts, agreements, and other business transactions, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and sound financial practices.
Partner with the pod Finance Director and Division Finance Director to implement financial strategies, improve financial management practices, promote consistency across the Southern Division, and support continuous improvement.
Build and maintain trusted partnerships that foster collaboration, financial accountability, and shared ownership of financial outcomes.