Finance Manager (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)

The Nature Conservancy•Wyoming, NV

1d•$93,000 - $103,500

About The Position

The Finance Manager, Western US and Canada, serves as the primary finance partner for up to three assigned Business Units and Division Priorities. The position provides financial planning, stewardship, analysis, and decision support to organizational leaders and partners, while building trusted relationships with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership teams. The role supports Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, as well as a divisional priority spanning three states, across Pacific and Mountain time zones. Working collaboratively with Finance Directors, Finance Operations & Enablement, Contracts, peer Finance Managers, and other stakeholders, the Finance Manager supports financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and consistent financial management practices across the Western US and Canada Division. The role works under general direction and manages multiple priorities, stakeholders, funding sources, and deadlines. The position is based in the USA salary range of $93,000–$103,500. Actual pay within that range depends on factors including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The successful applicant must meet the organization’s background-screening requirements and hold a valid driver’s license, comply with TNC’s Auto Safety Program, and complete a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a motor vehicle record review.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
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 developing, directing, and implementing multiple projects.
Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
Experience with GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, practices, and regulations, including government grants accounting and reporting.
Experience using computer and information management systems, Excel spreadsheets, and databases for financial analysis, fiscal management, and/or financial reporting.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement; the agreement may include review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.
Must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background-screening process.

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating and strengthening financial processes, internal controls, and management practices to improve effectiveness and ensure compliance.
Experience with federal grants, government regulations, contracts, and 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 communicate complex financial concepts to technical and non-financial audiences.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, mission-driven environment.
Experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, or geographically dispersed organization.

Responsibilities

Lead financial planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and long-range financial strategy for assigned Business Units and/or Division Priorities.
Serve as the primary finance partner and trusted advisor to leadership, providing financial insight, scenario analysis, and recommendations for strategic decisions and long-term sustainability.
Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop strategies to strengthen financial performance, operational effectiveness, and financial sustainability.
Support stewardship of financial resources through sound financial practices, compliance, accountability, and risk management.
Serve as a financial advisory resource to leadership teams, Boards of Trustees, Finance Committees, and other stakeholder groups, as appropriate.
Partner with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and other functional leaders on organizational priorities, fundraising, grants, contracts, and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with Finance Directors, Finance Operations & Enablement, Contracts, and peer Finance Managers to coordinate service delivery and promote consistent financial management practices.
Partner with Finance Operations & Enablement and Contracts on financial reporting, award management, fiscal year-end activities, compliance requirements, and other finance processes.
Contribute to organizational initiatives, process improvements, and change management efforts.
Build partnerships that support collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of financial outcomes.
Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, stewardship, and decision support for assigned areas.
Influence decisions through financial expertise, analysis, and trusted advisory relationships.
Use independent judgment to evaluate financial risks and opportunities, interpret policies, and recommend actions supporting organizational objectives.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and effective management of financial data, processes, and controls.