Finance Associate, Global Climate

Who Are We:

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.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Finance Associate, Global Climate provides specialized finance/accounting-related services to the Tackle Climate Change Team (Global Climate). They will provide specialized services in accounting or similar financial activities for a department or business unit. The finance associate is an expert in their area of specialization in finance and accounting. They administer and maintain finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management

The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy has an established office. Salary is based on physical working location. No relocation assistance.

This is a two-year funded position with the possibility for extension based on deliverables and funding.

We’re Looking for You:

The Finance Associate, Global Climate will provide support on all financial operations for geographically dispersed teams with specific focus on day-to-day transactional support, monitoring and reporting multiple budgets to actuals, and other support for our private grant management and annual budgets.

Responsibilities to include:

• Works in multiple financial systems and relational databases to attend to various requests and execute tasks as may be required.
• Assists in detailed review, analysis and coding of invoices, expense reports, and transaction data for conservation teams.
• Collaborates in the accurate processing of income, expenses, and transfers, as well as pulling monthly financial reports from the general ledger and other ad hoc financial reporting.
• Performs all research, analysis and accounting adjustments needed for Private Awards management.
• Support in preparing/processing various transactional accounting forms and reports, such as journal entries, cash receipt recordings, and adjustments.
• Supports in donor and management financial reports and materials including budget/spend analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• May support in the management of multi-year, high value private grants including proposal budgets, monitoring, cost assignment, forecasting and reporting.
• May manage special projects and/or requests that address key contract or financial issues.
• May assist in the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual budget reviews.
• Ensures TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met.
• Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to the relevant fields.
• Assist in promoting financial stewardship, accountability and reliability.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality in relation to sensitive and confidential information and decisions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience using automated accounting systems.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy in work products.
• Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Experience applying organizational skills, including establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
• Discretion and sensitivity handling confidential information.
• Experience in developing high-quality “customer service” products.
• Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative role.
• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• May require fluency in a specific foreign language(s) to support global operations.
• Non-profit accounting experience.
• US government grants accounting experience may be preferred or required.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!