Director of Finance

• Provide overall direction and leadership for finance within the Michigan Business Unit
• Assist with special projects within the Midwest Division and Midwest Division Finance Cabinet
• Lead Finance and Accounting activities and provide strategic and tactical support to staff and operational functions
• Maintain, manage, and report financial data to support strategic priorities
• Advise chapter and program leaders and the Board of Trustees on fiscal position, sustainability, and management decisions
• Monitor management controls and processes for compliance with TNC policies, legal and regulatory frameworks, GAAP, and financial best practices
• Develop and coordinate tactics for approved strategic plans and oversee day-to-day tasks
• Advise the State Director, Board of Trustees, and Development team on budgeting, gift allocation, fundraising tracking, donor intent, and financial health
• Manage private funding lifecycles, including budgets, funder reports, and award-management tasks
• Implement and manage new initiatives and multiple projects
• Develop the annual collaborative $10M budget process with budget managers
• Oversee purchasing, invoice processing, vendor negotiations, and contracting for compliance
• Supervise one or more administrative or professional staff as needed
• Collaborate with Midwest finance professionals and serve on the Midwest Finance Cabinet
• Negotiate complex agreements and contracts with vendors and partners as needed
• Report to leadership on financial activities, forecasts, and long-term sustainability
• Travel and work long or flexible hours as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and 5 years' related experience, or equivalent combination
• Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations
• Experience with GAAP
• Technical experience with grants award accounting issues
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems
• Experience, coursework, or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, multilateral and international regulations, and standard contract clauses, as applicable
• Strong experience leading a varied, multi-disciplinary team
• Experience managing data and personnel
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Experience monitoring and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable law and regulation, and finance/accounting/management best practice
• Experience analyzing regulatory frameworks and applying them to situations
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and/or relevant regulatory frameworks
• Experience evaluating management controls and adapting or modifying processes
• Ability to resolve complex issues independently
• Experience acting as a resource to others to solve problems
• MBA, CPA, or CIA may be preferred
• Willingness to travel and work long or flexible hours as needed
• Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, compliance with GAAP, and strategic financial planning. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Management
• GAAP Compliance
• Budget Development
• Team Leadership
• Accounting Principles

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Grants Award Accounting
• Data Management
• Regulatory Framework Analysis
• Management Controls Evaluation
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Contract Negotiation
• Compliance Monitoring
• Financial Best Practices

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
• MBA
• CPA
• CIA

Industry Keywords

• TNC Policies
• U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance
• State and Local Regulations
• Multilateral Regulations
• Financial Sustainability

Tools & Technologies

• Accounting Systems
• Financial Reporting Systems