The Regional finance Manager provides highly specialized business modeling and finance/accounting-related services to the Latin America Region.
The Regional Finance Manager provides sophisticated strategic and analytical frameworks to design, implement and maintain models that create further efficiencies in data management and decision-making. S/he also supports the Latin America Finance and Operations Director by providing highly specialized services in one or more of the following functions: financial analysis and reporting; financial management; regional budget coordination, management controls and reporting; or similar financial activities for the Latin America Region. S/he has a high level of expertise in financial modeling and Excel. The position administers and maintains finance/planning activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial/organizational management. The Regional Finance Manager provides assistance and training/coaching to all levels of personnel in their specialty area. S/he responds to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Designs and leads the development, implementation and maintenance of models to enhance data management and decision-making.
- Manages ad-hoc projects and prepare analysis to address key financial issues.
- Leads financial processes such as budgeting, forecasting, controlling and reporting.
- Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans and completing day-to-day tasks.
- Coordinates projects.
- 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 and provides support related to relevant field.
- May participate in complex negotiations.
- Experience developing and implementing complex projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
- Experience designing and implementing complex data management solutions in an unstructured environment.
- Experience in financial analytics.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
- Experience in manipulating, analyzing and interpreting data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with relational databases.
- Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
- Fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese to support global operations.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of current trends in specific field.
- MBA, CPA and/or CIA may be preferred.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.