Teams at The Nature Conservancy

Leads The Nature Conservancy’s Hawaii marine conservation program across the main Hawaiian Islands. Sets conservation priorities, directs multidisciplinary teams, manages partnerships, develops and implements science-based conservation strategies, influences policy, oversees program finances, and supports fundraising. Builds relationships with government agencies, Indigenous communities, nonprofits, academia, and foundations while advancing marine and coastal ecosystem protection, restoration, biodiversity, and climate resilience. The role involves strategic decision-making, supervision of 10+ staff, frequent travel, and work in remote or hazardous environments.

Executes and analyzes financial and accounting processes, including reconciliations, budget controls, forecasts, and financial reporting. Supports budgeting for projects or business units, audits, compliance reviews, and management decision-making. Builds and maintains Power BI dashboards, databases, and budget-planning tools. Provides technical guidance to finance analysts and ensures accuracy, confidentiality, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information.

The Finance Specialist supports budgeting, forecasting, fund allocation, accounting, financial reporting, donor reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial data maintenance for global conservation programs. The role prepares analyses and reports, identifies coding or variance issues, supports audits and close processes, maintains grant and award records, and advises program teams on financial policies, donor restrictions, and reporting requirements.