Senior Finance Specialist
The Nature Conservancy
Location: Santiago, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina
What We Can Achieve Together:
In close collaboration with global, regional, and local teams, the Senior Finance Specialist provides highly specialized services in one or more of the following functions: leads financial analysis and reporting; financial management; accounting; auditing; grants administration, management controls and reporting; or similar financial activities for the Argentina and Southern Andes business units. The Senior Finance Specialist has a high level of expertise in their area of work; therefore, they are able to lead Business Unit and/or Regional projects with impact over results. The position administers and maintains finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial/organizational management. They will provide assistance, coaching and guidance to all levels of personnel in their specialty area. They respond to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area. This position supervises staff.
We’re Looking for You:
We are looking for you to bring vital skills to support the Argentina and Southern Andes business units, supporting our global strategy, having:
Strategic vision: Identify new opportunities ensuring the integration of stakeholders throughout processes and tasks while ensuring that business and finance are aligned to planning. They will bring the ability to integrate between different areas of the business, aligning results, objectives, purposes with the business while communicating adequately and making assertive decisions in times of crisis.
Analytical and holistic view: Has organizational vision followed by actions in other areas of the business. They are a team-building facilitator, with a view of the whole, communicating between managers and decision-makers, leading for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in congruence with all departments and TNC’s code of conduct.
Responsibilities & Scope:
Follows our Code of Conduct and consistently demonstrates our Values
Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans and completing day-to-day tasks.
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 and provides support related to relevant field.
May participate in complex negotiations.
Prepares / Coordinates financial processes of the Financial, Planning and Analysis area (FP&A) such as budgeting, forecasting, controlling, and reporting.
Leads, prepares and/or monitors monthly Business Unit financial reports. Supports the DFO in presenting to BU directors when needed.
Leads and coordinates ad-hoc projects to address key financial topics.
Attends related ad-hoc requests from Project Managers, Donors and/or other BUs due to cross-country managed awards given strategic guidance.
Provides recommendations and analysis related to Business Unit projects finances for project managers, grants, and accounts payable team.
May have experience in database management, in producing reports and the use of automated systems.
May deal with complex financial issues that will require deep analysis and technical expertise.
Serves as focal point on internal and external audits
Serves a focal point for related entities management (risk management, fiscal and tax issues, etc)
Leads year-end closing financial activities
May have responsibility as a bank approver
Leads processes related to cash management, bank reconciliations and other accounting adjustments
Ability to manipulate, analyse and interpret data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
Good problem-solving skills.
Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
Finance / Accounting experience; Experience with relational databases.
Technical experience with grants award accounting issues (or ability to learn this quickly).
Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
Fluency in Spanish and English
Experience generating financial reports, and analyzing and interpreting data;
Experience developing and administering departmental budgets or equivalent;
Experience negotiating agreements;
Experience collaborating with teams across an organization; and
Supervisory experience including setting objectives, managing performance, and conflict resolution.
Desired Qualifications:
Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of current trends in specific field.
Job Family: Finance & Accounting
Internal Job Code: 700039
Salary Grade: 7
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.
Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.
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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