This is a job for a Executive Coordinator to the Chief Finance position with a company located in Madison, MS.

Job Summary: The Executive Coordinator duties can be highly confidential and will require comprehensive knowledge of TNC's policies, procedures and operations guidelines that they will need to adhere to and may provide guidance on. They may provide operational support to the executive, such as organizing financial and technical reports. They will be expected to improve workflow and solve problems within the executive administrative support function. They must have advanced knowledge of the technical systems and resources utilized by the CFO in order to provide satisfactory support to the CFO and senior management team. This role will report to the Director of Operations for the Office of the CFO within The Nature Conservancy's Finance Business Unit and will serve on both the Finance Leadership team and the Finance BU's Operations Support Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE: Manage individual's calendars and schedule meetings. Set-up, organize, coordinate physical and virtual meetings including logistics, agendas and activities, menus, transportation, etc. Facilitate distribution of necessary briefing materials prior to meetings. may attend meetings and take minutes. and assist with other meeting-related functions as necessary. Organize and coordinate travel including working with travel agent and others. Provides itineraries and key information and related requirements to include travel authorizations, flight tickets, hotel bookings, visas, airport transfers, expense reports. Performs oversight of activities including greeting visitors, telephone screening. and the review, prioritization and routing of general mail and incoming correspondence via phone for the CFO. Serve as the liaison for responding to requests for the CFO's attendance, such as invitations to participate in meetings, events, etc. Provides support in arranging Finance meetings including collation of speaking notes and/or briefing notes, handling logistics, such as conference registrations, room reservations (internal and external), and local travel. Supports and coordinates TNC Board Finance Committee meeting preparation and execution. Includes teleconferences and minute taking. Works closely with the CFO on special projects and TNC Board Audit Committee activities. Proofreads, answers, and composes routine correspondence both hand-written and electronic, including donor and board communications and other related materials. prepares selective summaries and any follow-up actions for the CFO. Coordinates, plans, and organizes small-to large-scale meetings. Performs general clerical duties to include but not limited to transcribing dictation, scanning, copying, filing, and data entry. Collects and opens mail addressed to CFO and if necessary, forwards correspondence to appropriate staff for action. Support the excellent reputation of the CFO's office with friendly professionalism and respectful interactions internally and externally; maintain and cultivate responsive and professional relationships with C-suite level executive coordinator support team. Maintains files and updates them as needed. Completes business transaction processing for the CFO including review/approval of travel expense reports and check requests. Maintains list of contacts to facilitate communication/engagement and handle outgoing correspondence. Acts independently and in supervisor's stead as requested, exercising independent judgment to identify and solve complex problems in support of the CFO. Ensures programmatic commitments, Conservancy policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance. Decisions may bind the organization financially or legally. Assists with the development of and work within a budget; negotiate and contract with vendors. Maintains confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information May manage and implement multiple projects, including managing budget, setting deadlines and ensuring accountability. May manage or participate in complex negotiations. May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff, including training and professional development. Travels occasionally, working long and flexible hours, as needed. Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

Skills and Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred, plus at least 5 - 7 years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, including at least 4 years providing support to C-suite level executives. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. They should have the ability to produce or improve presentations, spreadsheets, and draft communications. Competence with setting up and troubleshooting virtual meeting technology, including ensuring CFO and participants are on video, showing presentations, and other required technology as needed. Experience with coordinating meetings on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook calendar scheduling. Ability to navigate and engage with executive leadership and executive support team members. Ability to coordinate and schedule with a variety of CFO contacts timely and efficiently. Pro-active mindset to take on additional tasks when required. Ability to manage and implement complex processes and diverse activities. Aptitude to work in partnership with others in a collaborative role. Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences. Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills. Experience managing and implementing multiple projects. Experience negotiating agreements. Interest and experience in working at a global non-profit organization. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination, including 2 years providing direct administrative support to a C-suite Level Executive. Experience with organizational and administrative skills and strong attention to detail. Experience with organizing time, manage diverse activities, and meeting critical deadlines. Experience understanding and interpreting policies and procedures as well as applying them with consistency. Experience coordinating and scheduling with a variety of CFO contacts. Experience taking on additional tasks when required. Experience with MS Office and use of the Internet. Experience managing diverse activities and coordinating the schedule and contacts of executive(s). Experience working with a wide range of people, such as board of directors, donors, volunteers, and/or all levels of staff. Experience working with cross-functional teams.