The posting
What We Can Achieve Together:
As the Reporting & Private Awards Specialist for the Great Plains Division, you will provide centralized reporting, award administration, and financial reporting support as part of the Great Plains Division Finance Operations & Enablement Team. Reporting to the Finance Operations & Enablement Director, you will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, and maintaining accurate financial reports for internal stakeholders, donors, private awards, and partner organizations while supporting consistent reporting practices across multiple Pods/BUs.
You will serve as a subject matter resource for financial reporting requirements and help ensure financial data is complete, accurate, timely, and compliant with donor, organizational, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with Finance Directors, Finance Managers, Budget & Forecast Specialists, Development staff, and Accounting Specialists to support financial transparency, stewardship, and decision-making.
Other areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Private Award Financial Management & Reporting
- Coordinate financial reporting requirements for private awards, donor-funded projects, and other restricted funding sources.
- Prepare and submit accurate financial reports in accordance with award agreements, donor requirements, and organizational standards.
- Monitor financial activity against approved award budgets and funding restrictions.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve reporting discrepancies or compliance concerns.
- Partner with Development and program staff to support financial stewardship and donor accountability, including notifying staff of needed end-date extensions and monitoring award payments.
- Maintain documentation and audit support files for awarded funds and reporting activities.
- Responsible for closing Private Awards.
Financial Reporting
- Ensure reporting consistency through standardized templates, methodologies, and data definitions.
- Support preparation of internal management reporting, conservation reporting, and external reporting requirements.
- Assist with board, donor, and partner reporting deliverables as assigned.
Process Standardization & Documentation
- Maintain standardized reporting procedures and reporting calendars.
- Develop and update reporting guides, job aids, and process documentation.
- Collaborate across Divisions in the implementation of new reporting tools, dashboards, and process improvements.
- Recommend enhancements that improve report accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.
- Participate in finance process improvement and automation initiatives.
Stakeholder Support & Training
- Respond to reporting and award-related inquiries from Finance Managers, Directors, and program staff.
- Provide guidance regarding reporting requirements, financial data interpretation, and reporting schedules.
- Support training efforts related to reporting tools, templates, and financial stewardship requirements.
- Serve as a resource for questions regarding private award financial reporting processes.
Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure financial reports comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
- Support audit requests and compliance reviews related to reporting and private awards.
- Maintain appropriate documentation supporting reported financial results.
- Adhere to established internal control and financial governance practices.
This is a remote position located within in the Great Plains Division (Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas) and strong preference for individuals who are able to support partners in the Central Time zone.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC 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. We’re looking for someone with strong organizational skills to support reporting and private award administration across multiple Pods/BUs, and who can exercise judgment in interpreting reporting requirements and resolve data discrepancies. If you're attentive to detail, able to multitask, and comfortable working independently and as a collaborative team player who contributes to organizational consistency through standardized reporting practices, then 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 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience using Workday including data entry, reporting, recruiting, and/or other functions.
- Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
- Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting applications.
- Ability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
- Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
- Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices and regulations.
- 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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Experience with donor-funded, grant-funded, or restricted-funding environments.
- Experience supporting external financial reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of non-profit accounting and stewardship practices.
- Experience with financial dashboards, business intelligence tools, or report automation.
- Familiarity with award compliance, budget monitoring, and project accounting.
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’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." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. 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.
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $53,000 – $83,400. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers 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. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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