Division Finance Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and execute the financial strategy for the Great Plains Division, encompassing resource allocation, risk management, and overall financial health.

• Lead and oversee the Finance team for the Great Plains Division, comprising 18 team members, including six direct reports.

• Set team priorities, enhance staff capabilities, manage performance, and coordinate finance and contracts support.

• Provide financial expertise, thought partnership, and decision-making assistance to division leadership and business-unit finance personnel.

• Influence cross-functional priorities and enhance collaboration among Pods and business units.

• Spearhead long-term financial planning, scenario analysis, sustainability initiatives, and strategic resource distribution.

• Simplify complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations for executive leadership.

• Collaborate with philanthropy and fundraising leaders to synchronize financial strategy with revenue objectives and funding possibilities.

• Engage in organization-wide initiatives, including Workday stabilization and the operational and funding framework.

• Direct planning, reporting, and analysis for division finances, including the formulation of the division budget.

• Supervise Finance and Contracts activities, financial management standards, and compliance obligations.

• Oversee the Contracts Manager and manage contracts, procurement, purchasing, agreement workflows, documentation, and compliance support.

• Manage and direct numerous strategic, integrated, and collaborative projects.

• Ensure adherence to programmatic commitments, TNC policies, financial standards, and legal obligations.

• Report functional activities to senior leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, along with 7 years of relevant work experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• Familiarity with accounting principles, practices, and regulations.

• Experience in implementing or managing financial systems.

• Knowledge of financial management within an enterprise or large organizational unit.

• Capability to collaboratively and proactively resolve complex issues.

• Professional certification as a CPA or CIA.

• Ability to create an environment that fosters creativity and professional development.

• Extensive management experience, including the ability to inspire, lead, set objectives, and oversee the performance of a large, multidisciplinary team.

• Advanced understanding of current and evolving trends in the relevant discipline.

• Proven success in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience in acting as a resource to assist others in problem-solving.

• Must comply with The Nature Conservancy's background screening standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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

• Accommodation support for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans