What We Can Achieve Together:

The Finance Manager provides private awards management and general financial, accounting, and information management services for global conservation teammates and leaders. This includes collaborating on proposals; developing budgets and forecasts in coordination with the Zero Conversion Commodities (ZCC) team and in-region finance peers; tracking and analyzing actuals and variances; maintaining and supporting accounting activities and system processes; preparing financial reports for staff and donors; coordinating payables, contracts, sub-awards, and other agreements; and ensuring that best practices and organizational policies and commitments are met accurately and timely. They will provide a high level of private grant management and reporting expertise. They will be a primary point of contact for complex grants across multiple business units within the Conservancy. They will provide financial guidance and assistance to Conservation Managers regarding proposals, grants, reporting, and budget management. They will also respond to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced subject area knowledge. The Finance Manager will expeditiously and courteously respond to or route inquiries from internal and external customers. The duties of the Finance Manager may expand to support additional aspects of global programs, as requested.

We’re Looking for You:

The Finance Manager Works toward meeting the program's strategic priorities by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans and completing day-to-day tasks. The Finance Manager prepares financial reports for donors and manages the overall finances of initiatives in coordination with the project managers and workstream leads. The Finance Manager generates and analyzes monthly financial reports and data from the general ledger and other ad hoc financial reports, such as Labor Distribution Reports and monthly contract reports, and tracks spending rates. The Finance Manager ensures proper coding of expenses and that invoices are submitted and paid. The Finance Manager may review the financial reports of award sub-grantees. The Finance Manager prepares and delivers quarterly financial results and manages the project's forecast database and financial modeling. They prepare long-term financial sustainability analysis identifying funding needs and gaps, primarily on FTEs. They manage in coordination with in-region peers FTEs database, tracking projected allocation of the team across multiple sources of funds. They actively participate in grant proposals, including renewals and budget preparation. They prepare accounting forms and reports; such as journal entries, cash receipt recordings, and adjustments, including payment of invoices which may include review of expense reports. They support contract/grant management processes for private funding and ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures. They reinforce consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provide support related to the relevant field. They may participate in complex negotiations and assist in internal audits. They may handle confidential payroll information of staff. They will collaborate with finance peers in other geographies, particularly Latin America. This position may mentor other finance staff working on the project. They contribute to annual and multi-year budget planning per organizational guidelines. Some travel may be required, as well as flexibility with working hours. This is an 12-month position that may end sooner based on team needs. The location of this position is in Brazil.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and four years of related experience or equivalent combination.

• Strong experience with relational databases and creating/managing moderate to complex Excel spreadsheets, workbooks, and financial models.

• Technical experience with general accounting practices and grants/award accounting issues.

• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems and preparing customized reports.

• Experience with regulations related to grants and contracts.

• Experience with PowerPoint presentations to give cross-functional team financial presentations about the project.

· Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels.

· Proficiency in working independently and jointly with colleagues on a team.

· Experience in full-cost budgeting.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Fluency in Portuguese is highly desirable.

• Non-profit accounting experience preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ease relating to diverse clients.

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.

• Experience in manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building effective relationships at all organizational levels.

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!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Our Competencies:

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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 applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

USA only - delete as required

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $XXX,XXX – XXX,XXX or hourly rate. 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.

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This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $XXX,XXX – XXX,XXX or hourly rate for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Canada - delete as required

This position may only be based in a Canadian province/territory where TNC is registered (Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories). The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $XXX,XXX – XXX,XXX or hourly rate CAD for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is Canada. 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. 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 applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.