- Location
- GEO / Remote - Chile · Remote, Argentina
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Financial Specialist I provides specialized finance/accounting-related services to a department or business unit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Finance/Accounting Specialist I provides specialized services in accounting or similar financial activities for a department or business unit. 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
As a member of the Finance Team and reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Finance Analyst provides finance and accounting-related services, including controllership, to the Argentina and Southern Andes business units. They provide specialized services in accounting, provider payments, and payroll. They support short-term projects and have expertise in their area of specialization. They administer and maintain finance and accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management. They use TNC's Code of Conduct and Competencies Guide in their actions and serve as an example for others.
Responsibilities
Follow our Code of Conduct and consistently demonstrate our Values
Ensure TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met
Review month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations
Monitor the quality of accounting records and supporting documentation
Supervise cash management and banking operations
Ensure timely bank reconciliations
Supervise the accounts payable processes and supports accounts receivable management
Lead the fiscal year close process for both Business Units (BUs)
Coordinate local tax compliance activities with external advisors
Oversee statutory filings, certifications and financial regulatory requirements
Perform financial analysis based on available information, identifies potential risks and/or next steps
Support in preparing and coordinating reports, coordinating payroll processes
Support internal and external audits
Supervise one or more staff
MINIMUM 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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bi-lingual Spanish/English abilities are preferred (at least a working level of reading and writing in English is needed)
Strong attention to detail, accuracy in work product
Experience designing processes to assure accurate and on-time provider payments
Good oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
Supervisory experience preferred
Able to work independently but also function well as part of a team
Non-profit accounting experience is considered a plus
Grade: 5
Location: Santiago de Chile, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina
Who We Are:
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. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
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. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
