Utah Finance & Operations Specialist

The Nature Conservancy • Clearfield, UT

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About The Position

The Utah Finance & Operations Specialist will work as part of the operations and finance team within the Utah Chapter, providing a broad range of resources. They will manage specific functional activities in the areas of finance and administration. The Utah Finance & Operations Specialist will work toward meeting the strategic priorities of the finance and operations team by developing and implementing tactics for approved plans and completing and organizing multiple tasks and activities. They will maintain, track, and report on key data related to the scope and priorities of the functional activity. The Specialist must have advanced knowledge of the systems and resources utilized by the team in order to provide programmatic support and coordinate communications related to the resources. They will complete activities with multiple variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing the timeline. For finance, tasks include providing analysis and reporting on private grants for internal and external review, as well as General Ledger account analysis and support for journal entries. This position also manages deposits, including Accounts Receivable, and provides donor batch creation, as well as managing insurance/asset schedules and reports. The Specialist will also be responsible for submitting Accounts Payable requests and vendor management. They will provide guidance in satisfying requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures. They will adapt processes and implement recommended practices in order to improve effectiveness. The Specialist will take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team, including, but not limited to, developing documentation, providing recommendations and targeted training related to the functional area of the team, and/or enhancing the systems and tools used by the team. For operations, tasks include assisting with local onboarding for new staff and safety coordination for the Chapter, including OSHA reporting. They may coordinate logistics for organizational-wide meetings and/or special events. They will create program materials and perform analysis and research related to program activities. They will coordinate with stakeholders for program success and may serve as the lead liaison with partners or vendors. The Specialist will communicate with staff in various programs across the Conservancy, as well as with donors, volunteers, vendors, and business relations. They will keep up to date on market trends and best practices in order to improve services. At TNC, we strive to embody a philosophy of work that you can believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation in the Utah Chapter by directing and shaping the work of our team!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination (5 years related experience preferred).
• Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data.
• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with current technology in relevant field.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
• Ability to implement complex processes.
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results (preference will be given to knowledge and experience using Workday software).
• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of current trends in the specific field.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Providing analysis and reporting on private grants for internal and external review
• General Ledger account analysis and support for journal entries
• Managing deposits, including Accounts Receivable
• Providing donor batch creation
• Managing insurance/asset schedules and reports
• Submitting Accounts Payable requests and vendor management
• Providing guidance in satisfying requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures
• Adapting processes and implement recommended practices in order to improve effectiveness
• Developing documentation
• Providing recommendations and targeted training related to the functional area of the team
• Enhancing the systems and tools used by the team
• Assisting with local onboarding for new staff
• Safety coordination for the Chapter, including OSHA reporting
• Coordinating logistics for organizational-wide meetings and/or special events
• Creating program materials
• Performing analysis and research related to program activities
• Coordinating with stakeholders for program success
• Serving as the lead liaison with partners or vendors
• Communicating with staff in various programs across the Conservancy, as well as with donors, volunteers, vendors, and business relations
• Keeping up to date on market trends and best practices in order to improve services

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