[Hiring] Private Awards Specialist @The Nature Conservancy

Role Description

The Private Awards Specialist 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: 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.

Specifically, the Private Awards Specialist will execute results in the Shared Services Team of PACE, by providing specialized finance/accounting-related services for “Private Awards” which are a subset of TNC’s contribution revenue, from private donors.

The Private Awards Specialist will provide specialized finance/accounting related services for Private Awards for an assigned group of TNC Business Units. They are an expert in their area of specialization. They administer and maintain finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices and regulations.
• Experience using automated accounting systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the Workday or other grant tracking systems.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative role.
• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• May require working knowledge of grants accounting.
• Desire to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Be willing to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.
• Parental leave.
• Accrued paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Other life and work well-being benefits.

Company Description

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.