Finance Manager, IFM

Overview

This role supports the Impact Finance and Markets division at a science-based conservation organization. The Finance Manager, Impact Finance and Markets (IFM) provides specialized finance/accounting services for business units within the division.

Two positions will be filled, with one supporting the Global Carbon Markets team and the other supporting the Global Corporate Engagement team. Recruitment will occur simultaneously for both positions.

This position reports to the Director of Finance, Impact Finance and Markets.

Location

• Preferred location: anywhere within the U.S.
• Work options: remote, hybrid, or working from a local office if readily available in the candidate’s location.
• Current employees interested from Canada and LAR will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial close, and related financial management activities for an assigned function, portfolio, program, or organizational area.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, modeling, and decision support 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.
• Lead development and tracking of project budgets.
• Lead grants management and financial donor reporting.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, financial controls, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements; identify and escalate potential issues.
• Support expense report/invoice approvals and submission of journal entries.
• Administer or support specialized finance processes, programs, projects, funding portfolios, contracts, or operational activities relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders; may coordinate work or training for other finance staff.
• May participate in complex negotiations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience creating and managing project or organizational budgets in Excel or other similar software.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a complex, highly matrixed environment.
• Technical experience with grants management.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, communicate effectively, and collaborate across cultures and geographies.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience working with Workday for financial management (preferred, not required).
• Non-profit accounting experience (preferred).
• Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data; strong expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• MBA or CPA (bonus).
• Multi-cultural experience appreciated.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary

For U.S.-based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within $80,000 – $110,000 for annual base salary, based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range applies only to candidates whose country of employment is the USA.

For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, based on the local labor market and not tied to the U.S. range. Geographic location will be confirmed during recruitment to determine the actual pay range.

Actual pay will fall within a range based on factors including qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Recruiting process includes a rolling interview process; applications may be reviewed in the order received. The role may be unposted once a strong candidate pool is identified.
• Background screening is required.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process.