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The Nature Conservancy Associate Director, Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis - 56068-KS in Topeka, Kansas

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OFFICE LOCATION

Arlington, Virginia, USA

This is a fully remote role that can be located anywhere in the United States.

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\ WHO WE ARE

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 acommitment to diversityand 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 ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.

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.\"

\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis (FPR&A) team contributes to achieving TNC\'s 2030 goals through driving key enterprise planning processes, providing timely & value-added analyses and reporting, and serving as respected financial partners enabling strategic decision making and resource allocation. The Associate Director is a subject matter expert in financial planning, reporting and analysis as well as enterprise financial systems and serves as a key resource to the FPR&A, Head of Global FPR&A, the Chief Finance Officer, senior leadership & the entire organization. The Associate Director of Financial Reporting and Planning has responsibility for helping design, develop and execute the organization\'s annual budget, forecasts, multi-year and financial reporting for staff, leadership, and The Board of Directors. This role also serves as the team lead in the implementation and future enhancements to the organization\'s new worldwide ERP system.

The Associate Director is specifically responsible for planning and managing the TNC annual budget process, reliable quarterly financial forecasts, multi-year strategic financial planning and financial reporting and synthesizing at the region/division/business unit and enterprise level, connecting TNC\'s strategy to financial outcomes in these processes. They are also responsible for helping develop key presentations to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors as well as for the broader organization. This position effectively leads, communicates, and trains the broader organization including clear guidelines and software tools to participate in these quarterly, annual, and multi-year processes. They also serve as a key representative for finance in our multi-year ERP deployment. The Associate Director will seek to continuously improve the planning & forecast processes through soliciting feedback to support achieving our goals and enabling better coordination through the organization.

The Associate Director, FPR&A su ervises a team of administrative and or professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training, and development. They also serve as a team leader for assigned projects and coordinate the work of others. They collaborate in the development of corrective actions where necessary, has responsibility and accountability for helping the organization meet strategic goals and objectives, and is responsible for supporting and advising Senior Management as they execute their responsibilities to ensure sound financial operations, appropriate capital management, and quality financial plans and reports.\ \

\ RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

\ ENTERPRISE-FOCUSED ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ROLE

Provide reports, analysis, and presentations for the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Executive team, Trustees, Board, and other groups.

Prepare and synthesize forecasts making informed projections and assumptions.

Lead projects to help streamline team and related organizational processes with respect to Budgeting, Planning, Forecasting, Modeling and Reporting, and coordinating with Accounting as needed.

Coordinate with multiple internal areas as necessary to ensure consistent and helpful budgeting and reporting guidance.

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