The Finance/Accounting Manager II manages the activities and personnel for all aspects of a significant finance or accounting area at the corporate or major unit level and/or provides high-level financial analysis to senior organizational leadership. They are responsible for managing the activities and personnel for a specific WO Finance or Accounting area or Business Unit, and/or for providing senior level financial analysis to senior management. Generally responsible for the management, maintenance and reporting of financial data and/or the monitoring of management controls and processes to ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial/management best practice. The Finance/Accounting Manager II is a subject matter expert and serves as a resource to the organization or their organizational unit, as applicable, including as an advisor to senior level staff. They work closely with functions in Worldwide Office Finance and with other departments and organizational units as necessary for the effective functioning of their program area.
We’re Looking for You:Are you looking for work you can believe in? 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 diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of data and personnel. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!
What You’ll Bring:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 7 years related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with computer and information management systems, Excel spreadsheets and databases for financial analysis, fiscal management, and/or financial reports.
Experience recruiting, supervising, and developing staff.
Experience in developing, directing, and implementing multiple projects.
Experience developing budgets, performing high level financial analysis and recommending corrective action as appropriate.
Experience acting as a consultant/advisor to senior executives.
Experience with GAAP and not-for-profit accounting principles, practices and regulations, including government grants accounting and reporting.
Experience working with U.S. Federal government circulars (OMB Circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133) and state and local regulations.
MBA, CPA or CIA (if required).
Desired Qualifications:Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Demonstrated success in motivating and leading staff.
Technical expert on complex accounting/financial issues.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Demonstrated success in analyzing, manipulating and interpreting data, and developing, reporting and implementing solutions.
Service oriented. Courteous, personable, tactful and experienced dealing effectively with all levels of staff.
MBA, CPA and/or CIA, and/or CFA (if preferred).
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all
life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground
solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in
which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to
Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible
schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life
#insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on
YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the
globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our
mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and
engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In
addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come
with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key
to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from
you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join
for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
TNC’s work in
Africa transcends three key pillars: securing ownership rights to lands and
resources for indigenous people, strengthening leadership and resource
management, and helping communities value nature through a holistic
appreciation of its benefits while increasing revenue streams for conservation
efforts and socio-economic development. Together with our partners, we are
witnessing critical milestones in integrated land and fisheries management,
ocean and source water protection, energy development, and sustainable food
production working together and strengthening our resolve in tackling global
challenges such as climate change, habitat and biodiversity loss that stands to
adversely impact the nearly 1.4 billion people that share Africa.