Finance Training and Support Manager

The Nature Conservancy•GEO / Remote - Virginia, VA

2d•$69,275 - $103,785

About The Position

The Training and Support Manager is a member of the Finance Resource Center (FRC), responsible for developing and coordinating training programs and learning solutions that build staff capacity and expertise, primarily in Finance business processes. The FRC provides tools, information, and training to Conservancy staff and trustees to help them interpret and use financial resources in support of the conservation mission. The Manager develops written and verbal communications about Finance business processes and responds to requests for technical accounting and analysis expertise. Working across Finance and with other Finance Business Unit members, the Manager provides tools, resources, training, communications, and support to TNC finance staff based on organizational policies and procedures. The role supports strategic priorities by identifying Finance-related training and knowledge gaps and coordinating the design, development, and maintenance of comprehensive curricula delivered through varied methods. The Manager analyzes information to improve workflows and solve problems, reinforces consistency in policies and procedures, and supports Finance business processes. The position also requires knowledge of Finance systems and resources to manage organizational support and planning communications, maintain documentation, initiate complex processes, and contribute to enhancements of team systems and tools. The Manager leads diverse activities, evaluates alternatives and likely outcomes, and implements solutions to improve effectiveness. The position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, subject to legal restrictions. For U.S.-based applicants, the stated annual starting pay range is $69,275–$103,785; pay for applicants in other countries is based on local labor markets and paid in local currency. Actual pay depends on factors including location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
Experience leading and implementing multiple projects.
Experience with current technology in a relevant field.
Experience working with teams across an organization.
Experience, coursework, or other training in current and evolving trends in training, curriculum design, distance learning, and web-based design.
Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives, design curricula and job aids, facilitate training, provide service-oriented support, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual skills and/or multicultural experience.
Ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences and excellent presentation skills.
Strong finance background, including understanding accounting concepts, Finance Representative needs, and Workday finance processes.
Learning and development experience supporting learning, training delivery, and user adoption.
Experience monitoring and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable laws and regulations, and finance, accounting, or management best practices.
Experience with GAAP and/or a relevant regulatory framework.
Experience acting as a resource to others to solve problems.
CPA or CIA may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate training programs and learning solutions, primarily related to Finance business processes.
Develop written and verbal communications about Finance business processes.
Respond to requests for technical accounting and analysis expertise.
Provide Finance staff with tools, resources, training, communications, and support based on TNC policies and procedures.
Identify training and knowledge gaps related to Finance topics.
Coordinate the design, development, and maintenance of comprehensive training curricula delivered through a variety of methods.
Analyze information to improve workflows and solve problems.
Reinforce consistency in organizational policies and procedures and provide support for Finance business processes.
Manage organizational support and planning communications related to Finance systems and resources.
Manage documentation and initiate complex processes.
Serve as a key team member in enhancing systems and tools used by the team.
Lead activities, evaluate alternatives and outcomes, and implement solutions to improve effectiveness.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and build partnerships to deliver practical solutions and positive outcomes.