The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
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The Nature Conservancy is a global nonprofit focused on conserving the lands and waters that sustain life. Its work spans more than 80 countries and territories, addressing climate change and biodiversity loss through conservation projects, ecosystem protection, community partnerships, and environmental policy engagement. The organization works to safeguard forests, oceans, freshwater systems, and other vital habitats while supporting long-term ecological resilience.

Director of Finance, Oceania — Remote Australia

Lead financial strategy, planning, governance, and risk management for The Nature Conservancy’s Oceania conservation programs. Advise regional leaders across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Description

  • Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight across The Nature Conservancy’s Oceania region
  • Direct regional financial strategy, planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, risk management, and governance
  • Collaborate with business unit leaders, finance and operations teams, regional leadership, development, conservation, operations, and global finance colleagues
  • Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior leaders and Boards
  • Safeguard the effective use of financial resources while identifying and mitigating risks
  • Maintain compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and statutory obligations
  • Standardize financial management practices and support stronger organizational effectiveness
  • Lead and guide finance personnel across Oceania
  • Support regional and global initiatives that advance TNC’s mission and strategic priorities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Substantial experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial guidance and business-partner support to senior leaders
  • Experience creating and overseeing complex budgets and long-term financial plans
  • Experience managing geographically distributed teams across multiple countries or jurisdictions
  • Experience leading and developing finance professionals
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, projects, and organizational initiatives simultaneously
  • Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional teams at multiple organizational levels
  • Experience interpreting and applying financial policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
  • Experience developing, managing, and delivering multiple projects and strategic objectives
  • Fluent English is required for programs outside the United States
  • Successful candidates must satisfy The Nature Conservancy’s background screening requirements

Benefits

  • Health care coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Additional life and well-being benefits
  • Flexible working environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling

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