Overview

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 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:

This is an innovative and historic opportunity within our organization! The Finance Director position represents a thoughtful and significant investment in the financial capacity of the organization. Responding to increasing demands across the region, this highly important and visible position. We are hiring a Finance Director for each of the following divisions within the North Ameria region: Northeast, Southern, Great Plains, Midwest/Pacific, Western US & Canada. Flexibility to work within the timezone of the region is preferred.

The Finance Director oversees the strategy, analysis, and management of financial activities at the division level, and acts as a thought partner to the Regional Finance Director, Division Director, and Business Unit (BU) Finance staff in decision-making and implementation.

The Finance Director will provide broad oversight of Division-wide finances including planning, reporting, and analysis of current division finance and operations activities. They will identify gaps in alignment and efficiencies and ensure standards and compliance requirements are met. The Finance Director will represent the division in regional and organizational-wide initiatives and tailor implementation for their division. This includes current TNC’s realignment of internal operating and funding models, and TNC’s ongoing transition to a new financial management system in Workday.

The Finance Director will not manage BU finances or supervise staff; however, they will develop and implement financial management standards and compliance requirements that impact BU-level processes in their division. They will provide subject matter expertise and serve as a resource to their BUs, and direct alignment across their division.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you a strategic, transformative professional ready to take ahold of your career and make an indelible mark on an organization that needs your expertise?
Are you looking for work you can believe in?
Does the thought of having the autonomy to build out your own path excite you?

At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of work that you can believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. You have exceptional communication skills with a strong executive presence, a desire to collaborate and be a thought partner on initiatives, and possess experience in management of data and financial planning. You will focus on divisional financial strategy, creative problem-solving, and change management. You will also work cross-functionally and cross-geographically, thus having opportunity and visibility to multiple facets of the organization.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 7 years related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and directing multiple complex projects.
  • Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Although this position does not manage staff, experience developing, mentoring, and coaching staff is appreciated.
  • Project management experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strong executive presence.
  • Experience with complex financial analysis, including analyzing provided data and sharing to stakeholders.
  • An innovative mindset to develop and implement organizational improvements.

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!