Finance Manager

## Finance Manager Apply:
Negotiable:
Remote - Virginia:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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** What We Can Achieve Together:
** The Financial Specialist III provides highly specialized finance/accounting-related services to a department or business unit. They provide highly specialized services in one or more of the following functions: financial analysis and reporting; financial management; accounting; auditing; grants administration, management controls and reporting; or similar financial activities for a department or business unit. They have a high level of expertise in their area(s) of specialization.

The position administers and maintains finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial/organizational management. The Finance/Accounting Specialist III aids all levels of personnel in their specialty area. They respond to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area.  ###
** We’re Looking for You:
** The Finance Manager (Manager) works within a financial services unit (pod) and serves as the senior finance leader for an assigned business unit(s) (Kentucky and Tennessee, or Virginia). They are primarily responsible for the financial management and strategic priorities of the business unit(s). The Manager partners closely with conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership to deliver strategic financial guidance, high-level analysis, and informed decision support.

The Manager plays a key role in translating financial strategy into operational execution, ensuring that financial plans, analyses, and recommendations effectively support business objectives and organizational priorities. Working in collaboration with the Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virgina Finance Director and Southern Division Finance Director, the Manager advances state, pod, and division financial priorities by implementing consistent processes, strengthening financial management practices, and fostering collaboration and operational excellence within the assigned business unit(s) and across the Southern Division.  

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** Essential Functions
** The Finance Manager provides strategic financial leadership and serves as a trusted advisor to conservation, philanthropy, operations, and leadership within their assigned business unit(s). The role leads business unit-level financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, internal controls, and stewardship activities that support informed decision-making and long-term financial sustainability. The Finance Manager delivers high-quality financial insight and guidance, translating financial strategy into operational execution while fostering strong partnerships and supporting organizational priorities.

The role promotes consistent financial practices and operational excellence, ensures effective stewardship of financial resources, compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements, and alignment with state, pod, divisional, and organizational priorities.  
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* Location:

** This position supports financial management either across the Kentucky and Tennessee Business Units, or the Virginia business unit. External candidates must be based in one of the following geographic areas:  
** KY/TN

Location:

** Primary offices are located in Lexington, Kentucky and Brentwood, Tennessee. External candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of both locations to allow for and be based in a geographic area that supports office visits, in-person work, and direct engagement with staff across Kentucky and Tennessee business units as needed.  
** Virginia:
** External candidates must reside in the Charlottesville, Virginia area.  
** Remote internal candidates will be considered**, with candidates located in the Central or Eastern time zones preferred.  
** Travel:
** Up to 15% travel is expected. Travel may include a combination of day and overnight trips and will vary based on the business needs and the selected candidate’s location  
** Work Arrangement:
** This role may include remote and/or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs and organizational policies. Regular travel and in-person attendance at staff meetings, leadership retreats, board meetings, and other key events are required.  ###
** Responsibilities & Scope
*** Serve as an active member of the leadership team(s), participating in leadership team meetings, staff meetings, retreats, and other forums to provide…