WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Private Awards Manager plays a critical role in the Private Awards Shared Services Team which is a key component of the Private Awards Center of Excellence (“PACE”).  The establishment of the Shared Services is to support the advancement of TNC’s goals:  sharpening our focus, strengthening our culture, and driving operational excellence.  This role will have the opportunity to support organization-wide operational excellence through optimization of people, processes, systems, and compliance via performing and delivering core finance services/workstreams in Private Awards administration.  PACE sits within the central Finance Business Unit (BU), which will allow for more standardized processes, creation of more efficiencies and synergy across the core finance services/workstreams.

Specifically, the Private Awards Manager will drive and execute results in the Shared Services Team of PACE, including overseeing the finance and/or accounting activities of a team of Private Award Specialists.  The role will partner with PACE leadership and liaise with BU Finance Leaders to provide guidance and finance support for “Private Awards” which are a subset of TNC’s contribution revenue, from private donors.

Position location is flexible within the Eastern Hemisphere, in countries where TNC may hire staff, with a preference for Australia, Tanzania or Kenya.

The Private Awards Manager is responsible for managing the activities and personnel for a team of Private Award Specialists.  They will supervise Private Award Specialists in performing specialized accounting services as well as providing accounting services themselves. Generally responsible for the management, maintenance and reporting of financial data and/or the monitoring of management controls and processes to ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial/management best practice. They will liaise with BU Finance Leadership, share knowledge with other members of PACE and will supervise and monitor workloads for their team.  They act as a Subject Matter Expert on Private Awards.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Acts independently and exercises independent judgment to identify and solve complex problems.
• Manages functional activity towards program’s strategic goals.
• Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans, completing and/or overseeing day-to-day tasks.
• Ensures the programmatic work is collaborative and well-integrated across organization.
• Manage multiple projects, directing work of staff, managing budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.
• Supervise one or more professional staff.
• Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
• Reinforces consistency in the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Reports to leadership on activities.
• Works collaboratively with BU Finance Leadership and towards building effective relationships.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work you can believe in? 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 data and personnel. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience with the Insight Project Cost and Billing Module (PCB), Workday or other grant tracking systems.
• Technical expert on complex accounting/financial issues.  Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable law and regulation, and finance/accounting/management best practice.
• Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative or advisory role.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and/or relevant regulatory framework.
• Experience, coursework or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, multilateral and international government regulations, and standard contract clauses, as applicable.
• Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls; interpreting guidelines and analyzing factual information to adapt or modify processes as needed.
• Ability to resolve complex issues independently within program area.
• Experience acting as a resource to others to solve problems.
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent certification.
• Service orientation and ability to effectively communicate using a variety of media (e.g., email, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, phone) to overcome barriers such as remote work locations, differences in language and time zones, and technology limitations.
• Be willing to work outside normal business hours as needed.
• Be willing to travel as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and 5 years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with GAAP, IFRS and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience with financial interpretation and analysis.
• Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
• Experience working with teams across organization.
• Experience recruiting, supervising, and developing staff.
• Professional proficiency/fluency in English (written and oral)