Finance Manager

The Nature Conservancy

. Serve as an experienced finance leader for a finance pod supporting three business units .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,000 - $86,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. Proven ability to provide strategic financial guidance and insights to support decision-making across multiple business units.

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Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingWorkday ExperienceMicrosoft Excel Expertise

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial ReportingData InterpretationAccount ReconciliationJournal EntriesYear-End Close ActivitiesCompliance OversightGrant AdministrationPledge ReviewsResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Strategic PartnershipRelationship BuildingInfluencing Decision-MakingOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceAccountingBusiness Administration

Industry Keywords

Financial PracticesComplianceFinancial ControlsOperational ImprovementsFinancial Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an experienced finance leader for a finance pod supporting three business units
Collaborate with the Finance Director, division finance team, team members, and business unit staff
Provide strategic financial guidance and execute key financial processes
Manage day-to-day finance activities
Lead and independently manage budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, reporting, analysis, compliance oversight, account reconciliations, journal entries, and year-end close activities
Provide financial consultation, analysis, and problem solving across conservation, philanthropy, operations, and other functional areas
Evaluate alternatives, identify risks and opportunities, develop recommendations, and support resource allocation and funding decisions
Maintain effective financial practices, controls, and processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards
Translate complex financial data and manage significant financial deliverables
Proactively address emerging financial issues
Foster collaboration and promote consistent financial practices across the division
Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial close, pledge reviews, grant administration, lease and asset certifications, and related financial management activities
Provide financial analysis, modeling, and insights for planning, resource allocation, and operational decisions
Maintain financial data, systems, processes, and internal controls
Support financial strategies, operational improvements, organizational initiatives, and finance process enhancements
Approve accounts receivable and accounts payable
Manage and track private awards and review private funding proposals with the philanthropy team
Coordinate finance services with Ops & Enablement, Contracts, Reporting/Awards, and enterprise finance teams
Monitor compliance with TNC policies, financial controls, and legal and regulatory requirements
Administer or support complex finance processes for programs, projects, funding portfolios, or contracts
Provide technical guidance and serve as a main point of contact for business unit staff questions
Coordinate work or training for other finance staff as needed
Post revenue accruals and payment receipts for exchange transactions and other non-contribution revenue
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination
Minimum of 2 years of experience using Workday, including data entry, reporting, analysis, and/or other functions
Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic finance partner, build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, provide strategic recommendations, and navigate competing priorities
Experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, analysis, and translating financial information into actionable insights and recommendations
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with experience in manipulating, analyzing and interpreting data
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program
Successful completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record
Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
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
Flexible work environment
Career development opportunities