Director of Finance

The Nature Conservancy

Director of Finance leading financial strategies for The Nature Conservancy, focusing on finance within the Michigan Business Unit. Collaborates on budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance activities.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote - Michigan • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall direction and leadership for finance within the Michigan Business Unit
Assist with special projects within the Midwest Division
Monitor use of management controls and processes to ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures
Report to the Director of Operations and the Division Finance Director
Manage private funding lifecycles with grants management specialists
Develop the annual collaborative $10M budget process with budget managers
Collaborate with internal teams for compliance and financial health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and 5 years' related experience or equivalent combination
Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations
Experience with GAAP
Technical experience with grants award accounting issues
Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems
Experience, coursework or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, multilateral and international regulations, and standard contract clauses, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting principlesGAAPgrants managementfinancial reporting systemsbudget managementcompliance monitoringfinancial health assessmentbudget developmentfinancial analysisgrant accounting

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproject managementproblem-solvinganalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsdirectional guidanceteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Business Administration