World Resources Institute - WRI

Title: Subsidiary Office Accountant Location: United States - Washington D.C. Job Description: This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in Washington, DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position in US, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment. About the Program: The WRI Operations Department strives to make all global offices capable and low risk, enhancing their operational capabilities, establishing sustainable growth through a bond of mutual respect, collaboration and sharing knowledge across the sisterhood of WRI offices. This is done by targeting standards of performance, and measuring efficiency and effectiveness across all the offices. As part of the WRI Global Operations team, the Accounting department contributes to the overall efficient operation of the department and helps WRI to be fully compliant and knowledgeable about our financial condition. Job Highlight: Reporting to the Subsidiary Accounting Manager, this role will be a member of the Global Accounting team and plays a critical role in supporting the accounting and financial integrity of subsidiary offices whose financial records are consolidated into the Institute’s global financial statements. The role focuses on oversight, review, coordinate, support and capacity building of subsidiary office accounting and auditing processes, while serving as a key liaison between global and country office teams. What you will do: Accounting Oversight & Account Reconciliation Review (50%) - Perform ongoing review of accounting transactions for the subsidiary offices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies and accounting standards. - Monitor subsidiary office month-end close status against the global closing schedule to ensure timely and complete close. - Serve as a primary point of contact for subsidiary offices regarding Workday financial processes, and support country teams with troubleshooting, process improvements, and rollout of enhanced Workday functionality. - Review post-close account reconciliations prepared by the subsidiary offices and prepare reconciliation review summaries and feedback. - Lead monthly/quarterly reconciliation review meetings with subsidiary office accounting teams, Global Accounting leadership, and country office senior management. Present reconciliation review results, recurring issues, corrective actions, notable successes, and share meeting outcomes and action items with relevant global and country office stakeholders. Audit Coordination (20%) - Serve as the primary liaison for subsidiary offices during consolidated financial statement and donor grant audits. - Collect and review year-end account reconciliations required for the annual audit. - Coordinate collection of audit samples and supporting documentation from assigned offices. Backup & Operational Support (20%) - Provide backup support to country office accounting teams during staff absences, as needed. - Participate in departmental work rotation to build cross-functional expertise and support coverage needs. - Assist with other accounting duties as assigned by the Subsidiary Office Accounting Manager and Global Accounting leadership. Capacity Building & Training (10%) - Provide ongoing training and capacity building for subsidiary office accounting teams. - Support adoption of new accounting policies, procedures, and standards. - Coordinate knowledge-sharing and cross-office collaboration meetings. - Participate in the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures related to subsidiary office accounting. - Support implementation of improved processes and internal controls. What you will need: - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA preferred. - Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience with accounting processes, year-end closing work and audit procedures, preferably at non-profit organizations with multi-entity or international accounting environments. - Experience working with large spreadsheet data using high-level excel formulas required. - Strong understanding of month-end close and account reconciliation processes required. - Knowledge of U.S. GAAP required. - Experience working with ERP systems (Workday preferred). - Strong communication, coordination, and training skills. - Highly organized, detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable. - Languages: Verbal and written proficiency in English. - Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to support visa applications. Potential Salary: TheUS salary range is between 69,000 and 82,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. About Us: World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations. Our mission and values: WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership and Care. Our culture: WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. Our People team carefully reviews all applications.

Role Description This position is fully remote but will require the candidate to be based in Johannesburg. In this role, you will support research and policy development, project implementation, donor reporting, and stakeholder engagement related to climate action in South African cities. The role spans climate resilience, water, nature-based solutions, waste, and energy systems, with a strong focus on applied research and city-level implementation. You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team across Africa, Europe, and the Global offices working towards building climate resilience. You will report to the Country Lead for Climate and Resilience in South Africa. What will you do: - Research and Knowledge Development (30% time) - Contribute to applied research, including climate and environmental analysis, sectoral roadmaps, policy analysis, and thematic studies on urban climate resilience, mitigation, and adaptation. - Support the development of knowledge products, including research reports, policy briefs, technical notes, blogs, and case studies. - Assist in integrating climate action, equity, and governance considerations into urban strategies. - Project Implementation and Management (40% time) - Support the design and implementation of climate resilience interventions in South African cities. - Assist with project coordination, planning, and monitoring to ensure timely delivery of outputs. - Contribute to donor reporting and internal project documentation. - Stakeholder Engagement & Convening (15% time) - Coordinate and support engagement with city governments, national stakeholders, civil society, and development partners. - Organise and support workshops, seminars, policy dialogues, training sessions, and peer learning events. - Prepare summaries and proceedings from meetings and events. - Fundraising and Programme Development (15% time) - Support proposal development and fundraising efforts related to urban climate resilience initiatives. - Contribute inputs to concept notes, technical sections of proposals, and donor communications. Qualifications - You have completed a postgraduate degree in climate science, environmental studies, sustainability, urban development, or related fields. Requirements - You have a minimum of 5 years full-time relevant work experience in prioritised fields. - Experience in working on climate, environmental, or urban development initiatives. - Have coordinated multidisciplinary projects with multiple stakeholders, preferably at international or regional organisations. - Have developed strong writing and analytical skills, with experience producing research outputs and policy-oriented documents using various tools including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. - You have experience in developing proposals and concept notes for funding. - Experience in engaging with South African cities and other urban stakeholders. - You have developed proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - In the past, you have worked independently while contributing effectively to team-based work. - Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization. Benefits - A competitive salary. - Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the US. - The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission-driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities. - A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work. - The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI. - Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours. - Generous leave days that increase with tenure. How to Apply Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of 2 June 2026. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

• Lead water and energy utility engagement to align risk reduction and infrastructure protection with forest and NBS project benefits • Lead corporate engagement connecting volumetric and water quality benefits delivered by projects with corporate watershed and replenishment targets • Work with land managers and conservation partners to understand and advance enabling conditions to move projects towards implementation • Oversee business case development to promote a compelling rationale for beneficiary contributions • Support the structuring and negotiation of funding agreements, repayment mechanisms, and performance-based contracts • Develop strategies to move pilot projects to scale • Manage the portfolio with Blue Forest and other important partners • Develop and deliver workplans for individual projects and the portfolio, including Ensure deliverables are of high quality and on track and adaptively manage • Track progress and co-lead internal and external reporting • Support the Director and senior leadership with proposal development and fundraising strategy implementation to support both project implementation and organizational budgets for the WRI-Blue Forest partnership • Produce external-facing materials (project and fundraising decks, project and portfolio summaries) • Represent WRI in meetings, workshops, and external convenings