Financial Specialist

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Finance Specialist provides specialized financial management services including accounting, budgeting, reporting and private award administration; The position administers and maintains finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies, procedures and best practices in financial management. The Finance Specialist provides assistance to staff including finance colleagues, budget managers and other functional staff, such as contracts and grants partners. They respond to moderately complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of their subject area and work with other finance team members to successfully deliver on overall finance and compliance goals.

Responsibilities & Scope:

• Coordinate multiple projects and deliverable outcomes on a timely basis.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, financial reports and communicate financial information to project staff.
• Prepare journal entries and other financial transactions.
• Maintain BU financial data, including journal entries, adjustments, and project records
• Research transactions, prepare ad hoc reports, and identify follow-up actions as needed
• Financial reporting and administration of private awards.
• State and local tax filings, as needed.
• Reporting and compliance/tax for related entities (LLCs), if applicable.
• Ensuring programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
• Back-up support for accounts payable and accounts receivable.

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 finance and accounting related services and reporting as well as exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

** This is a remote position with preferred candidate location in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, or New Mexico.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems, Workday preferred .
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel .
• Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices and regulations
• Experience organizing time and managing various activities to meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Commitment to equity and inclusion in both work and workplace; being respectful of differences of identity and/or beliefs and successfully work across those differences to meet work objectives.
• Non-profit accounting experience.
• Experience with The Nature Conservancy’s policies, procedures, and financial systems.
• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
• Experience using technology to achieve desired results.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program . Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $65,682 - $75,650. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One 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. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

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 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. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.

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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 View email address on click.appcast.io with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.