Director of Finance & Compliance (Marketing & Communications)

Organization: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Location: Remote (U.S.) — Washington, DC preferred
Division: Marketing & Communications (400+ staff; $80M+ budget)
Schedule: Full-time
Apply: https://driwaterstonehc.com/position/finance-tnc/

The Role

Strategic finance leader for TNC’s MAC division, owning division-wide financial strategy, planning, reporting, compliance, and risk. You’ll translate complex financials into clear guidance, optimize systems and controls, centralize contracts & procurement, and partner with MAC leadership and central Finance to align resources with priority initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the finance & operations vision; build models for budget, forecast, sustainability, and funding.

• Lead monthly/annual close reviews (P&L, balance sheet incl. pledges); oversee journals, accruals, deferred revenue, corrections.

• Establish division policies/SOPs; ensure compliance (financial, data/records, youth safety, lobbying/regulatory filings).

• Centralize & direct contracts, purchasing, vendor management; negotiate complex/sensitive agreements.

• Identify and mitigate operational/financial risks; drive KPI tracking and insights.

• Represent MAC in org-wide initiatives; tailor implementations to division needs.

• Build and lead a high-performing team; recruit, coach, set objectives, and manage day-to-day execution.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Business (or equivalent experience); 7+ years related experience.

• Proven team leadership, complex project delivery, and senior-level partnership.

• Advanced financial acumen; budgeting, analysis, and reporting in large/complex orgs.

• Contract management expertise; comfort with confidential information; strong communication.

Strongly Preferred

• 9+ years total; 3+ managing operations; non-profit GAAP; CPA/accounting degree.

• Experience with dispersed teams; HR process support; advanced nonprofit management knowledge.

• Multilingual or cross-cultural experience.

Compensation & Benefits (U.S.)

Range: $118,000–$177,000 (location/skills/experience dependent).
Robust benefits: medical, FSA, 401(k) with 8% match, parental leave, PTO, life & disability, EAP, flexible work.

About TNC

TNC protects lands & waters globally through science-based, on-the-ground solutions. We foster an inclusive culture where people and nature thrive.

EOE/AA: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants. Background screening required. Accommodations: applyhelp@tnc.org (subject: Request for Accommodation).