Finance Specialist, Impact Finance and Markets

The Nature Conservancy

14d • $54,000 - $74,000

About The Position

What We Can Achieve Together: The Financial Specialist plays a critical role in delivering specialized finance and accounting services to support the Corporate Engagement and Carbon Markets teams within the Impact Finance & Markets (IFM) Division of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). IFM provides technical and strategic leadership to create transformational impact with the private sector by translating the value of nature and conservation approaches into actionable, science-based strategies that can help solve societal challenges. Inside IFM, the Corporate Engagement (CE) team provides technical leadership to translate the value of nature and conservation into actionable and standards-aligned strategies for companies across the world. The Global Carbon Markets (GCM) team is dedicated to achieving high environmental and climate integrity in our carbon projects, as well as unlocking new Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) pathways, geographies, and business models. We’re Looking for You: The Finance Specialist will provide specialized finance and accounting services to a portfolio of conservation projects undertaken by the Impact Finance and Markets Division. They will support all aspects of financial management within the Corporate Engagement and Carbon Markets teams. They will support reporting for both project managers and donors. They will also support budgeting and day-to-day financial management. They will administer and maintain finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management. This position will report to the Finance Manager of IFM.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience collecting and maintaining data in spreadsheets.
• Experience supporting programmatic financials.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience using automated finance/accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience with non-profit accounting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and project teams in preparing project and team level budgets.
• Support the Finance Manager in maintaining forecasts throughout the year.
• Support the preparation of internal financial reports and external donor reports, ensuring compliance with grant policies.
• Prepare and submit journal entries and other financial forms.
• Manage invoice submission processes accurately and on time.
• Review and approve expense reports.
• Support day-to-day financial management including timesheet adjustments, internal coordination with other teams, and general operational support as needed.
• Review monthly transactions for accuracy and support any changes needed.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned.
• Ensures TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met.
• Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.

Benefits

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level