Finance Manager

The Nature Conservancy•GEO / Remote - Virginia, VA

10d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Finance Manager serves as the senior finance leader for assigned business unit(s)—Kentucky and Tennessee, or Virginia—within a financial services unit. The role leads business unit financial management and supports strategic priorities by partnering with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership. The Manager provides financial guidance, analysis, and decision support, translating financial strategy into operational execution and helping ensure financial plans and recommendations advance organizational objectives. The position leads financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, internal controls, and stewardship activities. It supports long-term financial sustainability, ensures compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements, and promotes consistent financial practices and operational excellence across the business unit(s) and Southern Division. The Manager works in collaboration with the pod and Division Finance Directors and serves as a financial resource to state leadership, Boards of Trustees, Finance Committees, and other stakeholder groups. The position supports either the Kentucky and Tennessee business units or the Virginia business unit. External candidates for the Kentucky/Tennessee assignment must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the primary offices in Lexington, Kentucky, and Brentwood, Tennessee. External candidates for Virginia must reside in the Charlottesville area. Remote internal candidates will be considered, with Central or Eastern time zone locations preferred. The role may include remote and/or hybrid arrangements depending on business needs and organizational policies. Up to 15% travel is expected, including possible day and overnight trips, and regular in-person attendance at meetings, retreats, board meetings, and other key events is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Experience with computer and information management systems, Excel spreadsheets, and databases for financial analysis, fiscal management, and/or financial reporting.
Experience developing budgets, conducting high-level financial analysis, recommending actions, and partnering with leadership.
Experience acting 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; employment is contingent on completing a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a motor vehicle record review.
External candidates for the Kentucky/Tennessee assignment must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Lexington, Kentucky, and Brentwood, Tennessee; external candidates for Virginia must reside in the Charlottesville, Virginia area.
Ability to travel up to 15%, potentially including day and overnight trips, and attend key events in person.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, providing financial insight, analysis, and recommendations.
Advanced experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis, including translating financial information into actionable recommendations.
Success analyzing complex financial information, identifying risks and opportunities, and developing solutions to improve financial performance and outcomes.
Experience supporting financial management across complex programs, portfolios, projects, grants, contracts, or operational activities.
Ability to build strong partnerships, influence decisions, and collaborate effectively with varied stakeholders.
Experience evaluating financial processes, internal controls, and management practices to support stewardship and compliance.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial management principles, and relevant regulatory frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements.
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 other relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of leadership teams, staff meetings, retreats, and other forums, providing financial insight and supporting decision-making and collaboration.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range financial planning, financial reporting, fiscal year-end activities, and other strategic financial initiatives.
Produce financial reporting, complex financial 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 ways to strengthen financial performance, optimize resource allocation, and achieve organizational objectives.
Serve as the primary strategic finance partner to assigned business unit(s), 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 generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintain 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 activities 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 business transactions for 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 partnerships across assigned business unit(s), fostering collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of financial outcomes.