Finance Manager

The Nature Conservancy

. Provide strategic financial leadership for assigned business unit(s) .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial leadership, strategic financial planning, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. Proven ability to analyze financial data, develop budgets, and provide guidance for fundraising initiatives and contracts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial PlanningBudget DevelopmentGAAP ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccounting Principles

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingForecastingScenario ModelingFiscal ManagementComplex Financial AnalysisInternal ControlsResource AllocationProject ImplementationFinancial Data IntegrityRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strategic PartnershipCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

Excel SpreadsheetsFinancial Reporting SystemsWorkdayInformation Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPACIA

Industry Keywords

U.S. Federal Uniform GuidanceState RegulationsLocal RegulationsGovernment ContractsRestricted Funding Sources

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic financial leadership for assigned business unit(s)
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, fiscal year-end activities, and strategic financial initiatives
Deliver financial reporting, complex financial analysis, campaign support, scenario modeling, and recommendations
Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve performance and resource allocation
Serve as strategic finance partner to conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership
Ensure stewardship of financial resources, internal controls, policy compliance, donor requirements, regulatory standards, and GAAP compliance
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, processes, and controls
Provide financial guidance for fundraising initiatives, grants, contracts, campaigns, and strategic projects
Support state leadership, Boards of Trustees, Finance Committees, and stakeholder groups
Oversee financial aspects of contracts, agreements, and business transactions
Partner with Finance Directors to implement strategies, strengthen practices, promote consistency, and support continuous improvement
Build trusted partnerships and foster financial accountability and collaboration
Participate in leadership meetings, staff meetings, retreats, and other forums
Travel up to 15% and attend required staff meetings, leadership retreats, board meetings, and other key events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination
Experience working with computer and information management systems, Excel spreadsheets and databases for financial analysis, fiscal management, and/or financial reports
Experience developing budgets, performing high-level financial analysis, recommending actions, and providing partnership to leadership
Experience acting as a consultant/advisor to senior executives
Experience with accounting principles, practices and regulations
Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems
Experience with GAAP
Experience developing, directing and implementing multiple projects
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
Ability to complete a Vehicle Use Agreement and motor vehicle record review
Desired: experience with federal grants, government regulations, contracts, or restricted funding sources
Desired: experience using Workday or similar ERP systems
MBA, CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred

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
Flexible schedules