Financial Specialist II

Honolulu, Hawaii. This position will need to be in the Honolulu office 2x per week.

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The Financial Specialist II provides highly specialized finance/accounting-related services to a department or business unit. They provide specialized services in financial management and reporting; accounting; grants administration, management, 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 management. The Financial Specialist II provides assistance to staff in their specialty area. They respond to moderately complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, collaborative and a motivated problem-solver. Our team in Hawaiʻi and Palmyra is dedicated to a collaborative and inclusive conservation approach. Vital skills for this position include:

• Lead the development of annual budgets and forecasts for single and multi-year periods, ensuring timely upload to TNC’s financial systems.
• Prepare and present monthly financial summaries to conservation teams, recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Provide financial information and modelling for reporting to governance, management, and donors.
• Train staff in financial literacy and monitor controls to ensure compliance with TNC’s policies and procedures, State of Hawaiʻi local regulations, and financial standards.
• Design and refine processes and templates to improve financial accuracy, reporting, and decision-making.
• Coordinate audit preparation and deliver ad hoc financial reports as requested.
• Collaborate across teams and regions, exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
• Work closely with key stakeholders including TNC’s wider networks across the globe.
• Ability to provide cover for the Sr. Grants & Finance Analyst when/if required.
• Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information.
• This is a hands-on job on the island of Oahu, currently with one direct report.
• This position will be required to work from the Honolulu Office twice per week.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? Join us! At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of controls and reports of a business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience addressing accounting/financial issues and analysis to ensure resolution and/or compliance.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems to report to organization/companywide level.
• Experience taking technical financial data, and report/explain it in straightforward terms to Managers and Executives.
• Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $70,500 - $75,450 for annual base salary. 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. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on June 12. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.