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| Job Ref: | 41247 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | Louisiana |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Other |
| Industries: | Financial Services |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Baton Rouge, Louisiana (LA) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. TNC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Director of Finance (DoF) is responsible for the management and reporting of all finances, both operating and capital funds, for the Louisiana Chapter to assure all financial functions are performed efficiently and effectively. S/he will serve on the chapter's staff leadership team and be responsible for advising the State Director and providing recommendations related to finances in the overall organizational planning and policy development for the chapter. S/he will be accountable to the State Director andthe Board of Trustees for developing long-term financial plans, overseeing implementation of those plans and recommending chapter investments and expenditures based on overall chapter objectives. S/he will coordinate with and respond to requests from central financial staff, including the Regional Finance Analyst and staff in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Specific responsibilities include development of the overall financial plan, management of chapter's annual budget process, cash management to assure most efficient use of funds and retirement of debt, high-level grants and contract management, financial reporting and management of chapter reserves, including facility and equipment reserves. The DoF will oversee contract management and will provide back up as volume dictates. The DoF will work with conservation directors to help track project/grant fund balances and reporting schedules, assist in tracking available matching funds and with general proposal/budget development. The DoF must be able to resolve complex issues independently within the program area, cultivate the creative ideas of others, and be willing to experiment to find creative solutions. S/he will act as a resource to help others to solve problems. S/he should make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment. S/he will provide a leadership role in integrating financial management to support conservation objectives. DUTIES
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BENEFITS 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. TNC TO APPLY To apply to position number 41247, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 4, 2013. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. You must click "submit" to apply for the position. You may select "save for later" if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . *LI-MS1* EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process |
| Post Date: | 07/02/2013 |
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