Finance Manager, IFM

Overview

This role sits within the Impact Finance & Markets division and provides specialized finance/accounting-related services for business units within the division.

Two positions are being filled within the division, with separate support responsibilities:

• One position supports the Global Carbon Markets team.
• One position supports the Global Corporate Engagement team.

The Finance Manager reports to the Director of Finance, Impact Finance and Markets.

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 on 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 is preferred but not required.
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in 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 is a bonus but not required.
• Multi-cultural experience appreciated.

Compensation & Benefits

• U.S. based applicants: starting pay range is generally $69,000 – $110,000 annual base salary, based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA.
• All other applicants: pay ranges will be in local currency, based on the local labor market, and not tied to the U.S. pay range. Actual pay will fall within a range based on factors including qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Benefits may include:

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 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

Location

• Preferred location: anywhere within the United States.
• Work arrangement: option to be remote, hybrid, or working from a local office if one is readily available in the candidate’s location.
• Current employees interested from Canada and LAR will also be considered.

Additional Information

• Successful applicants must meet the requirements of the background screening process.
• Accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process.