Private Awards Manager at The Nature Conservancy in Boulder, Colorado

Job Description:

OFFICE LOCATION

Arlington, Virginia, USA

This is a remote role with position location flexible within the Eastern Hemisphere, in countries where TNC may hire staff, with a preference for Australia, Tanzania or Kenya.

#PDN

#LI-REMOTE

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Private Awards Manager plays a critical role in the Private Awards Shared Services Team which is a key component of the Private Awards Center of Excellence ("PACE"). The establishment of the Shared Services is to support the advancement of TNC's goals: sharpening our focus, strengthening our culture, and driving operational excellence. This role will have the opportunity to support organization-wide operational excellence through optimization of people, processes, systems, and compliance via performing and delivering core finance services/workstreams in Private Awards administration. PACE sits within the central Finance Business Unit (BU), which will allow for more standardized processes, creation of more efficiencies and synergy across the core finance services/workstreams.

Specifically, the Private Awards Manager will drive and execute results in the Shared Services Team of PACE, including overseeing the finance and/or accounting activities of a team of Private Award Specialists. The role will partner with PACE leadership and liaise with BU Finance Leaders to provide guidance and finance support for "Private Awards" which are a subset of TNC's contribution revenue, from private donors.

Position location is flexible within the Eastern Hemisphere, in countries where TNC may hire staff, with a preference for Australia, Tanzania or Kenya.

The Private Awards Manager is responsible for managing the activities and personnel for a team of Private Award Specialists. They will supervise Private Award Specialists in performing specialized accounting services as well as providing accounting services themselves. Generally responsible for the management, maintenance and reporting of financial data and/or the monitoring of management controls and processes to ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial/management best practice. They will liaise with BU Finance Leadership, share knowledge with other members of PACE and will supervise and monitor workloads for their team. They act as a Subject Matter Expert on Private Awards.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Acts independently and exercises independent judgment to identify and solve complex problems.
• Manages functional activity towards program's strategic goals.
• Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans, completing and/or overseeing day-to-day tasks.
• Ensures the programmatic work is collaborative and well-integrated across organization.
• Manage multiple projects, directing work of staff, managing budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.
• Supervise one or more professional staff.
• Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
• Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures.
• Reports to leadership on activities.
• Works collaboratively with BU Finance Leadership and towards building effective relationships.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work you can believe in? 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. We're looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of data and personnel. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don't have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience with the Insight Project Cost and Billing Module (PCB), Workday or other grant tracking systems.
• Technical expert on complex accounting/financial issues. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable law and regulation, and finance/accounting/management best practice.
• Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative or advisory role.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and/or relevant regulatory framework.
• Experience, coursework or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, multilateral and international government regulations, and standard contract clauses, as applicable.
• Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls; interpreting guidelines and analyzing factual information to adapt or modify processes as needed.
• Ability to resolve complex issues independently within program area.
• Experience acting as a resource to others to solve problems.
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent certification.
• Service orientation and ability to effectively communicate using a variety of media (e.g., email, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, phone) to overcome barriers such as remote work locations, differences in language and time zones, and technology limitations.
• Be willing to work outside normal business hours as needed.
• Be willing to travel as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and 5 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with GAAP, IFRS and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience with financial interpretation and analysis.
• Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
• Experience working with teams across organization.
• Experience recruiting, supervising, and developing staff.
• Professional proficiency/fluency in English (written and oral).

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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

SALARY INFORMATION

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 $91,800.00 - $118,500.00 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.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 55750, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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 culture. 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 orientation, gender identity, 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.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.

PDN-9d31560e-f955-4d65-a7ed-0094d2e0b1dd Apply Now