Finance Manager, Western US and Canada

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Finance Manager, Western US and Canada serves as primary finance partner for up to three assigned Business Units (BUs) and Division Priorities (DPs) within the Division. The Finance Manager provides financial planning, stewardship, analysis, and decision support to organizational leaders and partners and builds trusted partnerships with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership teams. Working collaboratively with Finance Directors, Finance Operations & Enablement, Contracts, and other stakeholders, the Finance Manager supports financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and consistent financial management practices across the Western US and Canada Division. This role will need to support Alaskan, Pacific and Mountain time zones.

We're Looking For You:

Financial Leadership, Planning & Stewardship

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and long-range financial strategy for assigned Business Unit and/or Division Priority.

• Serve as the primary finance partner and trusted advisor to leadership by providing financial insight, scenario analysis, and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.

• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop strategies that strengthen financial performance, operational effectiveness, and financial sustainability.

• Ensure effective stewardship of financial resources through sound financial management practices, compliance, accountability, and appropriate risk management.

• Be an engaged financial advisory resource to leadership teams, Boards of Trustees, Finance Committees, and other stakeholder groups, as appropriate.

• Partner with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and other functional leaders to support organizational priorities, fundraising efforts, grants, contracts, and strategic initiatives.

Division Collaboration

• Collaborate across the Division finance structure, including Finance Directors, Finance Operations & Enablement, Contracts, and peer Finance Managers, to ensure coordinated service delivery, consistent financial management practices, and successful organizational outcomes.

• Partner with Finance Operations & Enablement and Contracts teams to support financial reporting, award management, fiscal year-end activities, compliance requirements, and other finance processes.

• Contribute to organizational initiatives, process improvements, and change management efforts.

• Build strong partnerships that support collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of financial outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE:

• Serves as the primary finance partner for up to three assigned Business Units and/or Division Priorities.

• Accountable for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, stewardship, and decision support within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Influences decisions through financial expertise, analysis, and trusted advisory relationships with organizational leaders and stakeholders.

• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating financial risks and opportunities, interpreting policies, and recommending actions that support organizational objectives.

• Ensures accuracy, integrity, and effective management of financial data, processes, and controls to support decision-making.

• Works under general direction while managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, funding sources, and deadlines.

What You'll Bring:

Current employees supporting WUSCAN will be given first consideration for this opportunity.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience developing budgets, performing high-level financial analysis, and recommending actions and providing partnership to leadership.

• Experience acting as a consultant/advisor to senior executives.

• Experience in developing, directing and implementing multiple projects.

• Experience with accounting principles, practices and regulations.

• Experience with GAAP and not-for-profit accounting principles, practices and regulations, including government grants accounting and reporting.

• Experience working with computer and information management systems, Excel spreadsheets and databases for financial analysis, fiscal management, and/or financial reports.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multilingual skills and/or multicultural experience appreciated.

• Experience evaluating and strengthening financial processes, internal controls, and management practices to improve effectiveness and ensure compliance.

• Experience working with federal grants, government regulations, contracts, and other restricted funding sources.

• Experience with enterprise financial systems, including prior experience with Workday or similar ERP systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to technical and non-financial audiences.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, mission-driven environment.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, or geographically dispersed organization.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $83,985 - $103,785. 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.

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Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field and 4 years related experience; experience developing budgets, financial analysis, consulting with senior executives, managing projects, GAAP and not-for-profit accounting, and using Excel and databases.

Key Responsibilities

• leading financial planning
• providing financial analysis
• supporting decision making

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Excel, Workday

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Oregon or Alaska or Washington
• Salary: USD 83,985 – 103,785 / year
• Languages: English

About The Nature Conservancy

A global conservation organization dedicated to protecting lands and waters. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs