OFFICE LOCATION Arlington, Virginia, USA This is a fully remote role that can be located anywhere within the United States. #PDN #LI-Remote 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 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." WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in our newly implemented Journal Entry Shared Services Team which is a key component of the Accounting Center of Excellence ("ACE"). The establishment of the Shared Services is to support the advancement of TNCs 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 accounting. ACE 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 Accounting Manager will drive and execute results in the new Shared Services Team of ACE, including overseeing the finance and/or accounting activities of a team of Journal Entry Senior Accountant(s). The role will partner with ACE leadership and liaise with BU finance leaders to provide guidance and finance support for journal entries. Position location is flexible within the United States. The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the activities and personnel within the Accounting department, concentration on the Journal Entry Shared Service Team. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE 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. Implements and manages new initiatives. Manages and implements multiple projects. Ensures the programmatic work is collaborative and well-integrated across organization. Works within a budget, negotiating and contracting with vendors. May supervise one or more administrative or 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 and provides support related to relevant field. May manage or participate in complex negotiations. Reports to leadership on activities. 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 accounting management and personnel. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team! WHAT YOU'LL BRING Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and 5 years' related experience or equivalent combination. Experience with accounting principles, practices and regulations. Experience recruiting, supervising and developing staff. Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations. Experience working with teams across the organization. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated. 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. Experience analyzing a regulatory framework and applying it to the situation at hand. Expert knowledge of GAAP and/or relevant regulatory framework. 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. CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) is preferred.