Finance Director

• Serve as senior finance leader for Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia within a finance pod
• Provide financial leadership and oversight across the assigned states while managing the primary business unit
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, reporting, analysis, internal controls, and fiscal year-end activities
• Deliver financial reporting, complex analysis, campaign development and support, scenario modeling, and recommendations
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop recommendations to strengthen financial performance and optimize resource allocation
• Coordinate finance services across the assigned pod
• Supervise, coach, and develop finance staff across the pod
• Participate in leadership team meetings, staff meetings, retreats, and other forums
• Ensure stewardship of financial resources, policy compliance, donor requirements, regulatory standards, and GAAP compliance
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, processes, and controls
• Partner with philanthropy, conservation, operations, leadership, and other teams on fundraising initiatives, grants, contracts, campaigns, and strategic projects
• Support state leadership, Boards of Trustees, Finance Committees, and other stakeholder groups
• Oversee financial aspects of contracts, agreements, and business transactions
• Partner with the Division Finance Director on division-wide strategies, processes, controls, consistency, and continuous improvement
• Build trusted partnerships and foster collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of financial outcomes
• Travel up to 15%, including day and overnight trips

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 7 years related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with computer and information management systems, Excel spreadsheets and databases for financial analysis, fiscal management, and/or financial reports
• Experience recruiting, supervising and developing staff
• Experience developing budgets, performing high-level financial analysis, recommending actions, and providing partnership to leadership
• Experience acting as a consultant/advisor to senior executives
• 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 developing, directing and implementing multiple projects
• 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
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and motivating finance professionals
• Experience leading financial services and initiatives across multiple organizational units, business areas, or stakeholder groups
• Ability to serve as a strategic finance partner, build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, and navigate competing priorities
• Advanced experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analysis
• Experience analyzing complex financial information, identifying risks and opportunities, developing solutions, and supporting strategic decision-making
• Experience evaluating and strengthening financial processes, internal controls, and management practices
• Expert knowledge of GAAP, financial management principles, and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Experience working with federal grants, government regulations, contracts, and other restricted funding sources
• Experience with enterprise financial systems, including Workday or similar ERP systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, or geographically dispersed organization
• Experience working with U.S. Federal government circulars (OMB Circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133) and state and local regulations
• Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program
• Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement and possible motor vehicle record review
• MBA, CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred

Demonstrates advanced financial leadership and oversight, with expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify risks, and develop strategic recommendations while fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• GAAP Compliance
• Financial Analysis
• Staff Development

• Financial Reporting
• Scenario Modeling
• Internal Controls
• Fiscal Management
• Complex Financial Analysis
• Budget Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• Government Grants Accounting
• Enterprise Financial Systems
• U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail