Finance Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee daily financial operations for the designated portfolio, which includes managing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial transactions, reporting, budget oversight, and year-end closing activities.

• Act as the primary financial partner for the Southern Division Office and its associated programs, such as North American Fire and the Mississippi River Basin Program.

• Direct the annual budgeting process, forecasting, long-term financial planning, financial reporting, fiscal year-end activities, and related initiatives.

• Provide financial reporting, detailed financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic recommendations for program and Division leaders.

• Evaluate budgets, forecasts, funding, resource distribution, spending strategies, and potential financial risks and opportunities.

• Convert organizational and programmatic priorities into financial strategies and actionable plans.

• Identify financial challenges, opportunities, and emerging needs; develop and execute recommendations.

• Serve as a finance advisor to program and Division leaders.

• Engage in leadership teams, meetings, strategic planning discussions, retreats, and decision-making forums.

• Offer consultation, problem-solving, analysis, and financial advice throughout the wider Southern Division.

• Assist with Division-level resource allocation and funding strategies.

• Ensure proper management of financial resources, adherence to internal controls, policy compliance, donor and funding obligations, regulatory standards, and GAAP compliance.

• Guarantee the accuracy and integrity of financial data, processes, and controls through the use of Workday and other financial systems.

• Collaborate with philanthropy, conservation, operations, grants, government relations, leadership, and other functional teams.

• Aid in the financial management of federal awards and restricted funds.

• Supervise the financial aspects of contracts, agreements, and business transactions.

• Serve as a Certified Contract Specialist for the Southern Division Office, as assigned.

• Support governance and leadership activities with Division leadership, program leadership, Boards of Trustees, Finance Committees, and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the Southern Division Finance Director to implement strategies and enhance financial management practices.

• Develop scalable financial processes, tools, and practices.

• Cultivate trusted partnerships and promote financial accountability across the Division and its programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, along with 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient in utilizing computer and information management systems, Excel spreadsheets, and databases for financial analysis, fiscal management, and/or financial reporting.

• Experience in budget development, conducting high-level financial analyses, recommending actions, and providing financial partnership to leadership.

• Proven experience as a financial consultant, advisor, or strategic partner to organizational leaders and decision-makers.

• Familiarity with accounting principles, practices, and regulations.

• Experience with accounting and financial reporting systems.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience in developing, managing, and executing multiple projects or financial initiatives.

• Background in U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, multilateral and international regulations, and standard contract clauses, as applicable.

• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic finance partner and thought leader to business, program, or organizational leaders.

• Advanced skills in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.

• Capability to independently evaluate financial and operational issues, formulate recommendations, and transition from analysis to action.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect financial insights to organizational priorities, programmatic objectives, funding opportunities, and resource allocation decisions.

• Experience in analyzing complex financial data, identifying risks and opportunities, assessing alternatives, and developing solutions.

• Proven record of supporting financial management across complex programs, portfolios, projects, grants, contracts, or restricted funding sources.

• Ability to create financial strategies and proposals without a pre-established solution or process.

• Strong partnership-building skills, influencing decision-making, and collaborating across various business units, programs, and functional areas.

• Experience in providing financial consultation and problem-solving support beyond one’s immediate portfolio.

• Ability to establish credibility, quickly adapt to different operational and financial environments, and manage competing priorities.

• Competence in operating effectively within a matrixed organization.

• Experience in evaluating financial processes, internal controls, and management practices for compliance and stewardship.

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial management principles, and relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Preferred experience with federal grants, government regulations, contracts, or other restricted funding sources.

• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems, including Workday or similar ERP systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including the skill to convey financial concepts to non-financial audiences.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, or mission-driven organization.

• Valid driver's license and adherence to TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

• Successful completion of TNC's background screening process.

• Multilingual abilities and/or multicultural experience are valued.

• MBA, CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certifications are a plus.

🏝️ 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

• Travel to in-person trainings, retreats, or other events as necessary