Job Details
The Finance & Operations Manager provides highly specialized finance/accounting-related services to the Texas business unit. They provide highly specialized services in one or more of the following functions: financial analysis and reporting; financial management; accounting; auditing; grants administration, management controls and reporting; or similar financial activities for the Texas business unit. They have a high level of expertise in their area(s) of specialization. The position administers and maintains finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial/organizational management. The Finance & Operations Manager aids 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. The Finance & Operations Manager will also be responsible for supporting the Director of Finance & Operations with operations management and other duties as they arise.
- Annual Operating Budget
- Support the annual budgeting process by facilitating collaboration across all departments of the Texas Chapter and work with Finance & Operations Director to craft the annual budget of approximately $15 million.
- Monitor and manage the budget on an ongoing basis. Perform financial forecasting for the current and future fiscal years.
- Become an advanced user of TNC s budget software system.
- General Finance/Accounting
- Oversee accounting processes, including cash/check deposits and receipting, accounts payable, intra-company transfers, and journal entries. Monitor controls and processes to ensure compliance with TNC policies, including the contracts management process.
- Run, file, analyze and distribute reports on a regular basis for project managers. Perform monthly financial report analysis. Become an advanced user of TNC s financial management software and basic user of TNC s CRM software.
- Collaborate closely with various TNC staff members, including the Development department, Grants Service Network, Worldwide Office centralized accounting functions, and Project Managers, on various accounting and finance issues.
- Communicate complex financial information to non-finance department staff members.
- Private Award (Grants) Financial Management
- Create budgets for funding proposals and manage stewardship reporting to donors.
- End-to-end financial management throughout private awards (grants) lifecycle.
- Coordinate closely with Development department and conservation project managers.
- Operations
- Office lease management & accounting
- Office, information technology, & general operations budget management
- Vehicle fleet budget management
- Property tax administration
- Other related duties that may arise
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At The Nature Conservancy 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.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of controls and reports of a business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
- Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations
- Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems
In addition, the following DESIRED skills and/or experiences would be an asset for this role but are not required. For applicants without these, please view these as areas or skillsets where you will have opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Technical experience with grants award accounting.
- Experience with government regulations related to grants and contracts
- Professional certification such as a CPA or CIA, or a candidate for same (may be preferred, but not required).