Finance Associate, Global Climate

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy has an established office. Salary is based on physical working location. No relocation assistance.

**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.

**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:
The Finance Associate, Global Climate provides specialized finance/accounting-related services to the Tackle Climate Change Team (Global Climate). They will provide specialized services in accounting or similar financial activities for a department or business unit. They are an expert in their area of specialization. They administer and maintain finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management.

This is a two-year funded position with the possibility for extension based on deliverables and funding.

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:
The Finance Associate, Global Climate will provide support on all financial operations for geographically dispersed teams with specific focus on day-to-day transactional support, monitoring and reporting multiple budgets to actuals, and other support for our private grant management and annual budgets.

Responsibilities to include:

- Supports in preparing/processing various transactional accounting forms and reports, such as journal entries, cash receipt recordings, and adjustments.
- Collaborates with accurate processing of income, expenses, and transfers, as well pulling monthly financial reports from the general ledger and other ad hoc financial reporting.
- Supports in donor and management financial reports and materials including budget/spend analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Performs all research, analysis and accounting adjustments needed for Private Awards mechanisms.
- Works in multiple financial systems and relational databases.
- Assists in the detailed review and analysis of invoices, expense reports, and transaction data for conservation teams.
- May support the management of multi-year, high value private grants including proposal budgets, monitoring, cost assignment, forecasting and reporting.
- May manage special projects and/or requests that address key contract or financial issues.
- Ensures TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met.
- Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
- Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
- Experience using automated accounting systems.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy in work products.
- Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
- Discretion and sensitivity handling confidential information.
- Experience in developing high-quality “customer service” products.
- Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative role.
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- May require fluency in a specific foreign language(s) to support global operations.
- Non-profit accounting experience.
- US government grants accounting experience may be preferred or required.

**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.

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