Finance/Accounting Specialist II

Job Summary: Finance/Accounting Specialist II
Organization: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Location: Remote — Any country where TNC has an established office
Employment Type: Full-time, regular
Job ID: 56648
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Organization
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a science-driven, global environmental nonprofit working to conserve lands and waters for the benefit of people and nature. With more than 400 scientists and operations in 70+ countries, TNC delivers innovative, on-the-ground solutions to global environmental challenges. TNC prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for people and cultures in all aspects of its work.

Position Overview
The Finance/Accounting Specialist II supports TNC’s Tackle Climate Change team by providing specialized finance, accounting, and grant management services. This includes day-to-day transaction processing, private grant reporting and budgeting, system migrations, and general financial operations. The position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with TNC policies and financial best practices.

This is a two-year funded position with the potential for extension, depending on performance and funding availability. Salary is determined by the employee’s location.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for donors and management, including budget/spending analyses, budgeting, and forecasting for private grants

• Manage research, cost allocation, and accounting adjustments for private award mechanisms

• Support financial system migrations and create templates to support financial consistency and analysis

• Process income, expenses, transfers, and monthly reports using financial systems

• Prepare journal entries, expense reclasses, and cash receipts

• Coordinate data submissions for audits

• Oversee invoice issuance and ensure proper payment tracking and contract adherence

• Conduct reviews and analyses of invoices, expenses, and transactions

• Provide support to the contract team on payment schedules and reporting

• Work across multiple systems and databases for financial tracking

• Ensure compliance with TNC policies, financial standards, and legal requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination)

• Experience with financial and accounting analysis and reporting systems (e.g., Insight)

• Technical experience with spreadsheets and financial tools (e.g., MS Excel, MATLAB)

• Familiarity with GAAP and fund accounting principles

• Experience with contract clauses and grant financial management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit finance and U.S. government grants management

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience working across cultures and in decentralized team structures

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Multilingual abilities (especially Spanish or French) are a plus

Benefits and Compensation
TNC offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance

• 401(k) with 8% employer match (U.S.-based employees)

• Parental leave and generous PTO

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible work arrangements and wellness support

Salary Information
For U.S.-based applicants, the starting salary range is $58,820–$88,145 annually. For international candidates, compensation will be in local currency, based on regional market benchmarks and candidate qualifications.

How to Apply
Apply for Job ID 56648 at: careers.nature.org
For assistance, contact: applyhelp@tnc.org

Equal Opportunity Statement
TNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.