Finance Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Deliver financial management assistance within a shared services unit for Florida and Georgia.

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager, Finance Director, and personnel from the business unit.

• Supervise and administer accounts payable and vendor management.

• Facilitate budgeting, forecasting, financial closing, reporting, and management activities.

• Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, reconciliations, and additional financial outputs.

• Track financial performance and pinpoint trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.

• Relay insights and suggestions to Finance Managers, Finance Directors, and business executives.

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and quality of financial data, reporting, systems, and processes.

• Aid in adherence to policies, internal controls, audit requirements, donor restrictions, and regulatory mandates.

• Offer guidance and training to staff on financial processes, systems, reporting tools, and procedures.

• Collaborate with Operations, Conservation, and Philanthropy teams on financial planning and organizational objectives.

• Participate in finance initiatives, process enhancements, system implementations, and cross-departmental projects.

• Address moderately complex financial inquiries and facilitate informed decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, coupled with 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.

• Proficiency in accounting/financial issues and analysis.

• Experience utilizing accounting and financial reporting systems.

• Technical skill with spreadsheet applications, general ledger reports, and financial management tools.

• Familiarity with GAAP, practices, and regulations.

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

• Capability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong organizational abilities.

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Experience in non-profit accounting.

• Technical expertise in complex accounting/financial issues may be necessary.

• Experience with U.S. government grants accounting.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

• Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may involve a motor vehicle record review.

• Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

🏝️ 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.

• Additional life and work well-being benefits.

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Flexible schedules.