Reporting & Private Awards Specialist, Great Plains Division

The Nature Conservancy•Oklahoma City, ND

2d•$53,000 - $83,400•Remote

About The Position

The Reporting & Private Awards Specialist provides centralized reporting, award administration, and financial reporting support as part of the Great Plains Division Finance Operations & Enablement Team. Reporting to the Finance Operations & Enablement Director, this role prepares, coordinates, and maintains accurate financial reports for internal stakeholders, donors, private awards, and partner organizations, supporting consistent reporting practices across multiple Pods/BUs. The Specialist serves as a subject matter resource for financial reporting requirements and helps ensure financial data is complete, accurate, timely, and compliant with donor, organizational, and regulatory requirements. The role works closely with Finance Directors, Finance Managers, Budget & Forecast Specialists, Development staff, Accounting Specialists, and program staff to support financial transparency, stewardship, and decision-making. This is a remote position located within the Great Plains Division: Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, or Texas. Strong preference is given to candidates able to support partners in the Central Time zone.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
At least 2 years of experience using Workday, including data entry, reporting, recruiting, and/or other functions.
Experience with accounting and financial issues and analysis.
Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting applications.
Ability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports, and financial management tools.
Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
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.
Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
Must meet The Nature Conservancy's background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual skills and/or multicultural experience.
Experience in donor-funded, grant-funded, or restricted-funding environments.
Experience supporting external financial reporting requirements.
Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and stewardship practices.
Experience with financial dashboards, business intelligence tools, or report automation.
Familiarity with award compliance, budget monitoring, and project accounting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate financial reporting requirements for private awards, donor-funded projects, and other restricted funding sources.
Prepare and submit accurate financial reports in accordance with award agreements, donor requirements, and organizational standards.
Monitor financial activity against approved award budgets and funding restrictions.
Identify, investigate, and resolve reporting discrepancies or compliance concerns.
Partner with Development and program staff to support financial stewardship and donor accountability, including notifying staff of needed end-date extensions and monitoring award payments.
Maintain documentation and audit support files for awarded funds and reporting activities.
Close Private Awards.
Ensure reporting consistency through standardized templates, methodologies, and data definitions.
Support preparation of internal management reporting, conservation reporting, and external reporting requirements.
Assist with board, donor, and partner reporting deliverables as assigned.
Maintain standardized reporting procedures and reporting calendars.
Develop and update reporting guides, job aids, and process documentation.
Collaborate across Divisions to implement new reporting tools, dashboards, and process improvements.
Recommend enhancements to improve report accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.
Participate in finance process improvement and automation initiatives.
Respond to reporting and award-related inquiries from Finance Managers, Directors, and program staff.
Provide guidance regarding reporting requirements, financial data interpretation, and reporting schedules.
Support training related to reporting tools, templates, and financial stewardship requirements.
Serve as a resource for questions regarding private award financial reporting processes.
Ensure financial reports comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
Support audit requests and compliance reviews related to reporting and private awards.
Maintain appropriate documentation supporting reported financial results.
Adhere to established internal control and financial governance practices.