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The Division Finance Director, Great Plains oversees the strategy, analysis, and management of financial activities and contracts services for the Great Plains Division, which covers 10 states: Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas. They serve as a thought partner to the Great Plains Division Director and Division Leadership Team in decision making, budgeting, and resource allocation. The position works across the Great Plains Division to strengthen financial strategy, stewardship, alignment, and decision support. They also collaborate with Division leadership and Legal to ensure that the Contracts team is providing timely, effective support to Great Plains Business Units.
The DFD provides broad oversight of Great Plains Division finances, including planning, reporting, and analysis of current finance and operations activities. They identify gaps in alignment and opportunities for efficiency and ensure financial management standards and compliance requirements are met. The DFD represents the Great Plains Division in regional and organization-wide initiatives and tailors implementation for the Division. This includes effectively addressing challenging situations that could affect the Division’s long-term financial or operational position. As needed, the DFD works across the organization to resolve high-priority issues, such as process gaps that impact business processes.
The DFD is responsible for synthesizing financial information for senior leaders and developing creative financial strategies that direct resources toward critical work. They drive improved financial performance and reduce financial and operational risk by identifying trends, anticipating challenges, and translating insights into actions that strengthen the Division’s financial position.They provide subject matter expertise, serve as a resource to the Great Plains Management Team, and drive alignment across the Division. The DFD manages the newly formed Great Plains Division Finance team, an organization of 18 staff members that includes six direct reports, and is accountable for setting direction, building team capability, and ensuring coordinated delivery of finance and contracts support services across the Division. This position reports to the North America Region Finance Director with a dotted line to the Great Plains Division Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
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 designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $136,850-$185,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
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.”
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 a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 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. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of 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.
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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.
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