What We Can Achieve Together:
The Private Awards Center of Excellence (PACE) supports The Nature Conservancy’s mission by providing business processes, training and subject matter expertise in accounting, financial systems, and all facets of private donor grant management. The Director of PACE provides strategic leadership for private award management by setting and advancing private award strategies, leading cross‑functional initiatives, and building strong partnerships with organizational leadership. The Director supervises a globally distributed team, including the PACE-Core, Private Awards Shared Services (PASS), Foundations, and Closeout sub‑teams.
The Director, Private Awards Center of Excellence has overall responsibility for directing the activities and personnel of Private Awards Center of Excellence (PACE). They are a subject matter expert and serve as a resource to the entire organization or their organizational unit, as applicable, including as an advisor to senior level staff. The Director, Private Awards Center of Excellence establishes and maintains all contacts, professional services and outsourcing relationships necessary for the efficient and effective functioning of their program area. The Director is responsible for leading, understanding, and directing the systems used by the associated PACE teams and overseeing system‑related activities. They are the primary liaison to external advisors on matters pertaining to their program area. They work closely with functions in the Finance Business Unit and with other departments and organizational units as necessary for the effective functioning of their program area.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Manages strategic initiatives through collaboration with stakeholders in order to enhance performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.
Works toward meeting strategic priorities by developing and managing plans and strategies. Focuses on long-range strategic priorities.
Plans and leads new programs/initiatives.
Directs implementation of multiple projects.
Manages the development and implementation of a strategic, integrated, and collaborative approach.
Assists with developing a budget, working within a budget, and negotiating and contracting with vendors.
Decisions may have a program-wide impact and may bind the organization or organizational unit financially and legally.
Broad management for administrative and professional staff oversees day-to-day work.
Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for ethical compliance.
Participates in the formulation and evaluation of broad policies and standards.
May direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.
Reports to senior leadership on functional activities.
We’re Looking for You:
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!
The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:
Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience strongly appreciated.
Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.
Extensive management experience including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance of a large multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth.
Experience using high levels of patience, perseverance and political savvy for managing inclusive processes in a highly decentralized environment.
Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects.
Superb communication and presentation skills.
Experience with government regulations and grants
MBA
Professional certification as a CPA or CIA, or candidacy for same.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 7 years related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience recruiting, supervising and developing staff.
Experience designing, implementing, and directing multiple complex projects.
Experience with financial management of an enterprise or sizable organizational unit.
Experience with US and international private and Foundational donor grant management including budgeting, audit, contract requirements, donor reporting, and closeout, and the related accounting .
Experience implementing or managing financial systems.
Salary Information:
This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $114,480.00 – $184,642.00 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
Who We Are:
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.”
What We Bring:
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.
Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.
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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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
