Finance Manager - AR, IA, MO

The Finance Manager, AR, IA, MO (Manager) serves as an experienced finance leader for a finance pod supporting 3 business units. The Manager works in collaboration with the Finance Director, AR, IA, MO and the division finance team to provide finance and accounting-related services that support effective stewardship of resources and financial sustainability. The Manager partners with team members and business unit staff to deliver strategic financial guidance, execute key financial processes, and manage day-to-day finance activities.

The Manager leads and independently manages a broad range of financial responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, reporting, analysis, compliance oversight, account reconciliations, journal entries, and year-end close activities. They partner closely with staff across conservation, philanthropy, operations, and other functional areas to provide financial consultation, analysis, and problem solving. The Manager applies strong financial judgment to evaluate alternatives, identify risks and opportunities, develop recommendations, and support resource allocation and funding decisions across the pod.

Operating with a high degree of independence, the Manager maintains effective financial practices, controls, and processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. The person in this role translates complex financial data, manages significant financial deliverables, and proactively addresses emerging financial issues. The Manager serves as a resource to colleagues throughout the division, fostering collaboration, promoting consistent financial practices, and contributing to the successful implementation of financial strategies and organizational priorities.

The position requires strong partnership, communication, and coordination skills to effectively support a matrixed environment and evolving organizational needs.

This is a remote position located within the Great Plains Division (Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas) with a preference for residents of Arkansas, Iowa, and Missouri. Travel is not expected to exceed 10% annually.

• Manages budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial close, pledge reviews, grant administration, lease & asset certifications, and related financial management activities for a pod in partnership with the Finance Director.
• Provides financial analysis, modeling, and insights to inform planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making.
• Maintains the accuracy, integrity, and effective administration of financial data, systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Supports implementation of financial strategies, operational improvements, organizational initiatives, and finance process enhancements.
• Serves as approver of accounts receivable and accounts payable, coordinating with the accounting specialist in the Ops & Enablement assistance as needed.
• Supports management and tracking of private awards and reviews private funding proposals in partnership with the philanthropy team and supports the Private Awards Specialist as needed.
• Executes and supports the delivery of finance services across the pod, coordinating with Ops & Enablement, Contracts, Reporting/Awards, and enterprise finance teams.
• Monitors compliance with TNC policies, financial controls, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements; identifies and escalates potential issues.
• Administers or supports complex finance processes for programs, projects, funding portfolios, or contracts relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders as a main point-of-contact for BU staff questions, and may coordinate work or training for other finance staff.
• Posts revenue accrual & payment receipts for exchange transactions and other non-contribution revenue.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Workday including data entry, reporting, analysis, and/or other functions.
• Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic finance partner, build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, provide…