Finance Manager, IFM

The Nature Conservancy•Arlington, TX

1d•$69,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Impact Finance & Markets division at The Nature Conservancy provides technical and strategic leadership to create impact with the private sector by translating the value of nature and conservation approaches into actionable, science-based strategies. The Finance Manager, Impact Finance and Markets (IFM), provides specialized finance and accounting services for business units in the division. This recruitment will fill two positions: one supporting the Global Carbon Markets team and one supporting the Global Corporate Engagement team. The Finance Manager provides advanced financial planning, reporting, analysis, compliance, and operational finance support for an assigned portfolio. The role independently manages complex financial activities, supports decision-making through analysis and insight, and ensures the integrity and compliance of financial data, processes, and controls. The position reports to the Director of Finance, Impact Finance and Markets. The preferred location is anywhere in the U.S. The role may be remote, hybrid, or based in a TNC office if one is readily available in the candidate’s location. Current TNC employees based in Canada and LAR will also be considered. For U.S.-based applicants, the annual starting base salary range is $69,000–$110,000, depending on location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Compensation for applicants employed elsewhere is based on the local labor market and paid in local currency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Experience creating and managing project or organizational budgets in Excel or similar software.
Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a complex, highly matrixed environment.
Technical experience with grants management.
Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, communicate effectively, and collaborate across cultures and geographies.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Experience with Workday for financial management.
Non-profit accounting experience.
Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data, with strong expertise in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
MBA or CPA.
Multicultural experience.

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial close, and related financial management for an assigned function, portfolio, program, or organizational area.
Provide financial analysis, reporting, modeling, and decision-support insights for planning, resource allocation, and operational decisions.
Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and effective administration of financial data, systems, processes, and internal controls.
Support implementation of financial strategies, operational improvements, organizational initiatives, and finance process enhancements.
Lead development and tracking of project budgets.
Lead grants management and financial donor reporting.
Monitor compliance with TNC policies, financial controls, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements; identify and escalate potential issues.
Support expense report and invoice approvals and submission of journal entries.
Administer or support specialized finance processes, programs, projects, funding portfolios, contracts, or operational activities relevant to assigned areas.
Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders and may coordinate work or training for other finance staff.
May participate in complex negotiations.
Exemplify TNC’s Values and Code of Conduct and lead by example.