The Nature Conservancy
5001 - 10000 employees
Founded 1951
🤲 Charity
🤝 Non-profit
Charity • Non-profit • Environmental
The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Operating in over 80 countries and territories, it addresses critical issues like climate change and biodiversity loss through strategic conservation efforts. The organization focuses on protecting vital ecosystems such as forests, oceans, and freshwater resources, while actively engaging communities and influencing environmental policies. Through various initiatives, The Nature Conservancy aims to ensure a sustainable and thriving planet for future generations.
Chief Audit Officer
🕒 May 28
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The Nature Conservancy
5001 - 10000 employees
Founded 1951
🤲 Charity
🤝 Non-profit
Charity • Non-profit • Environmental
The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Operating in over 80 countries and territories, it addresses critical issues like climate change and biodiversity loss through strategic conservation efforts. The organization focuses on protecting vital ecosystems such as forests, oceans, and freshwater resources, while actively engaging communities and influencing environmental policies. Through various initiatives, The Nature Conservancy aims to ensure a sustainable and thriving planet for future generations.
📋 Description
• Develop and lead the organization’s global internal audit strategy, ensuring alignment with mission, risk profile, and regulatory requirements. • Advise executive leadership and the Audit Committee on internal control effectiveness, risk mitigation, and compliance matters. • Work collaboratively with the Legal Leadership Team and other members of the Enterprise Risk Team on matters relating to the control environment and risk mitigation. • Maintain independence and objectivity in audit planning and execution while fostering a culture of accountability and transparency. • Design and implement a comprehensive internal audit program covering financial, operational, compliance, and IT risks. • Oversee risk-based audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up across global operations. • Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards (e.g., IIA) and organizational policies. • Serve as support to the Management Liaison to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, preparing agendas and reports as well as presenting findings. • Monitor compliance with internal policies, donor requirements, and government regulations (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance for U.S. federal grants). • Participate in investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or control failures, and coordinate with legal and HR as needed. • Lead and manage a team of internal auditors and monitoring professionals across multiple regions. • Set performance objectives, provide coaching and development, and foster a high-performing, ethical audit culture. • Ensure team capabilities align with evolving audit needs, including data analytics and technology-enabled auditing. • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Risk, and Operations teams to strengthen internal controls and risk management. • Represent the organization externally in audit-related forums, peer networks, and donor engagements. • Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and field teams. • Promote continuous improvement in audit methodologies, tools, and reporting. • Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance audit efficiency and insight. • Stay current on global audit trends, nonprofit governance, and regulatory developments.
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 7 years of related internal audit experience. • Five or more years of experience managing people and interacting with Executive Management and an Audit Committee. • Professional certification as a CPA or CIA. • Experience with government regulations related to grants and contracts. • Proven ability to design, implement, and lead multiple complex projects. • Experience working in a management or leadership role in a Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or related field. • Experience navigating large, complex organizations. • 10+ years of leadership internal audit experience (desired qualification). • Proficiency in audit and data analytics tools (e.g. audit software, Excel, Power BI, ACL Tableau) and strong reporting capabilities.
🏖️ Benefits
• Health care benefits • Flexible spending accounts • 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
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