Reporting & Private Awards Specialist

The Nature Conservancy

. Provide centralized reporting, award administration, and financial reporting support for the Great Plains Division Finance Operations & Enablement Team .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,000 - $83,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and stewardship within donor-funded environments, utilizing advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting applications. Capable of analyzing data, maintaining documentation, and supporting audits while adhering to GAAP and fund accounting principles.

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Financial ReportingWorkday ExperienceGAAP KnowledgeMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyDonor Accountability

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisData InterpretationBudget MonitoringAward ComplianceFund Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Management ToolsReporting AutomationGeneral Ledger ReportsAccounting SystemsFinancial Dashboards

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationAttention to DetailTraining Support

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayMicrosoft ExcelBusiness Intelligence ToolsReporting ToolsFinancial Reporting Applications

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit AccountingDonor-Funded ProjectsU.S. Federal Uniform GuidanceCompliance ReviewsFinancial Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide centralized reporting, award administration, and financial reporting support for the Great Plains Division Finance Operations & Enablement Team
Prepare, coordinate, and maintain accurate financial reports for internal stakeholders, donors, private awards, and partner organizations
Coordinate financial reporting requirements for private awards, donor-funded projects, and restricted funding sources
Prepare and submit reports according to award agreements, donor requirements, and organizational standards
Monitor financial activity against approved award budgets and funding restrictions
Investigate and resolve reporting discrepancies and compliance concerns
Support financial stewardship and donor accountability with Development and program staff
Maintain documentation and audit support files for awarded funds and reporting activities
Close Private Awards
Support internal management, conservation, board, donor, partner, and external reporting deliverables
Maintain standardized reporting procedures, templates, methodologies, data definitions, and reporting calendars
Develop and update reporting guides, job aids, and process documentation
Collaborate across Divisions on reporting tools, dashboards, and process improvements
Participate in finance process improvement and automation initiatives
Respond to reporting and award-related inquiries and provide guidance on reporting requirements, data interpretation, and schedules
Support training related to reporting tools, templates, and financial stewardship
Support audits and compliance reviews
Maintain documentation supporting reported financial results and adhere to internal controls and financial governance practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination
Minimum of 2 years of experience using Workday including data entry, reporting, recruiting, and/or other functions
Experience with accounting/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
Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated
Experience with donor-funded, grant-funded, or restricted-funding environments
Experience supporting external financial reporting requirements
Knowledge of non-profit accounting and stewardship practices
Experience with financial dashboards, business intelligence tools, or report automation
Familiarity with award compliance, budget monitoring, and project accounting
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program
Successful completion of TNC'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
Flexible schedules