Finance Manager - AR, IA, MO

Overview

The organization is seeking a Finance Manager, AR, IA, MO (Manager) to serve as an experienced finance leader for a finance pod supporting 3 business units. Working in collaboration with the Finance Director, AR, IA, MO and the division finance team, this role provides finance and accounting-related services that support effective stewardship of resources and financial sustainability.

This is a remote position located within the Great Plains Division (Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas) with a preference for residents of Arkansas, Iowa, and Missouri. Travel is not expected to exceed 10% annually.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial close, pledge reviews, grant administration, lease & asset certifications, and related financial management activities for a pod in partnership with the Finance Director.
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and insights to inform planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and effective administration of financial data, systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Support implementation of financial strategies, operational improvements, organizational initiatives, and finance process enhancements.
• Serve as approver of accounts receivable and accounts payable, coordinating with the accounting specialist in Ops & Enablement as needed.
• Support management and tracking of private awards and reviews private funding proposals in partnership with the philanthropy team; support the Private Awards Specialist as needed.
• Execute and support delivery of finance services across the pod, coordinating with Ops & Enablement, Contracts, Reporting/Awards, and enterprise finance teams.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, financial controls, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements; identify and escalate potential issues.
• Administer or support complex finance processes for programs, projects, funding portfolios, or contracts relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders as a main point-of-contact for BU staff questions; may coordinate work or training for other finance staff.
• Post revenue accrual and payment receipts for exchange transactions and other non-contribution revenue.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Workday including data entry, reporting, analysis, and/or other functions.
• Administration or related field and 4 years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic finance partner: build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, provide strategic recommendations, and navigate competing priorities.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, analysis, and translating financial information into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with experience in manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data; advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with the organization’s Auto Safety Program.
  • Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers."
  • Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range: generally within $61,000 - $86,500.
  • This range applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA.
  • Actual pay within the range will be based on factors including location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
  • Countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market.
• Benefits package includes:
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

• No additional preferred qualifications were specified in the job description.