The Nature Conservancy Director of Finance, Marketing and Communications 55552 Montpelier , Vermont Apply Now This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1187198
OFFICE LOCATION
United States
This position is open to anywhere in the US. Hybrid and remote optionsare available.
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\WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands andwaters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, wedevelop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughestenvironmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our workis guided by our values, which include acommitment todiversity andrespect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding missionto career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons tolove life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talentplaylist onYouTube tohear stories from staff orvisitGlassdoor .
One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive workenvironment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belongingand feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll onlyachieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflectsthe communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talentand skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we takea holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience inaddition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Pleaseapply - 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 Director of Finance will provide overall direction and leadershipfor Finance and Compliance functions within the Marketing andCommunications (MAC) business unit of 330+ employees and an operatingbudget of \$50M+. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with astrong background in finance, risk management, and compliance. The idealcandidate will be a proactive leader, capable of driving financialperformance, maintaining the highest levels of integrity and ethicalstandards, and serving as a solution-finder for serving the goals of theMAC division.
\The Director of Finance (DF) will work towards meeting the strategicpriorities of the business unit (BU) by leading financial operations andensuring compliance across the division. They are responsible foridentifying and mitigating financial and operational risks, as well asdeveloping process and solutions to streamline operational requirementsand policies, that serve the MAC Division. The Director will beresponsible for establishing effective communications and guidelines,ensuring that relevant operational information is disseminated andadhered to.
\The Director will monitor financial performance and provide insights todrive decision-making and improve cost efficiency. They will work withteams to establish and track measures that are indicators of progressand success. They will be responsible for leadership team engagement inthe financial management and financial sustainability of MAC, includingthe presentation of financial information to the MAC Leadership Team,central Finance team members, and executives.
They will be responsible for directing the central management of allcontracts and purchasing needs for the MAC Division. They will also beresponsible for managing and communicating complex and administrativetasks related to Compliance, including internal Standard OperatingProcedures, contractual management, lobbying, and regulatory filings.They will reinforce consistency in the organization\'s poli ies andprocedures and provide direction related to operations. They identifystrategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance requirements arefollowed in the implementation of marketing initiatives globally. Theyoversee the full contractual cycle, and serve as a subject matterexpert, providing high-level operational guidance and processes,elevating risks, opportunities, and solutions, as appropriate.
\The DF will establish a vision for areas of responsibility, identify keychallenges, and deliver targeted recommendations and outcomes. They willlead diverse activities, develop complex processes, project outcomes,and initiate solutions in order to improve effectiveness. They willserve as team leader for the enhancement of systems and tools used bythe MAC Division. The DF will leverage constructive and effectiverelationships with a wide range of people, including senior management,colleagues across the Finance and Legal teams, as well as the broaderorganization. They will serve as a trusted advisor and will requirestrong stakeholder engagement and maintaining close relationships withinternal and external stakeholders, including the Legal and Financeteams, Ethics and Compliance team, auditors, and employees across theMAC Division.
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