Global Resilient Cities Network Seeks Lead(2026) – Finance for Remote Global Opportunity

The Global Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) is seeking an experienced finance leader for the position of Lead – Finance, a full-time remote opportunity for professionals with expertise in nonprofit finance, grant management, financial strategy, and organizational growth.

This senior-level role offers the opportunity to build and lead a global finance function supporting an international network working to strengthen cities against climate change, disasters, economic challenges, and other complex urban issues.

About Global Resilient Cities Network

The Global Resilient Cities Network supports more than 100 cities across over 40 countries, helping communities prepare for and adapt to 21st-century challenges.

Building on more than a decade of work that began with The Rockefeller Foundation, R-Cities partners with governments, communities, and funders to develop solutions that promote climate resilience, sustainability, public health, and equity.

The organization operates through a US nonprofit entity and a Netherlands-based foundation, managing programs and partnerships across multiple regions worldwide.

Lead – Finance Role Overview

The Lead – Finance will provide strategic financial leadership during a period of organizational transition and growth. The successful candidate will oversee financial strategy, planning, reporting, compliance, and systems development across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

This role requires a finance professional who can combine high-level strategic thinking with strong operational knowledge, ensuring financial sustainability while strengthening internal systems and processes.

The position is remote and open to candidates located in countries where R-Cities can employ staff directly or through Employer of Record arrangements. Candidates working within GMT-5 to GMT+3 time zones are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead – Finance will oversee several critical areas, including:

Financial Strategy and Planning

Responsibilities include:

• Developing financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Leading annual budgeting processes across programs and entities.
• Creating multi-year financial forecasts and scenario planning models.
• Monitoring budgets, analyzing financial performance, and advising leadership.
• Developing financial tools that support better decision-making across teams.

Grant Finance and Compliance

The role will also focus on ensuring strong financial management of restricted funding, including:

• Managing grant budgets and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with donor agreements and regulations.
• Improving grant finance systems and documentation.
• Supporting accurate reporting to funders and partners.
• Collaborating with program teams on proposal costing and financial planning.

Financial Operations and Systems

The successful candidate will provide oversight of:

• Accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Revenue and expense recognition.
• Restricted and unrestricted funding management.
• Consolidated financial statements and dashboards.
• Finance systems development, including cloud-based ERP systems.
• Compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

Risk Management and Governance

Key responsibilities include:

• Strengthening internal financial controls.
• Managing cash flow, reserves, and financial risks.
• Supporting audits and statutory compliance.
• Advising leadership and the Board on financial decisions.
• Ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Building an Internal Finance Function

The Lead – Finance will help transition R-Cities from reliance on external providers toward a stronger internal finance structure by:

• Supervising and supporting finance team members.
• Developing efficient finance processes.
• Managing relationships with external accountants, auditors, and advisors.
• Creating a collaborative finance function that supports organizational strategy.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have significant experience leading finance functions, particularly within nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.

Essential requirements include:

• At least eight years of senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience managing grants and restricted funding.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Experience working across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
• Experience leading finance teams and organizational change.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to leadership, boards, funders, and non-finance colleagues.
• Fluency in English.

Additional experience that will be valued includes:

• A degree or professional qualification in finance, accounting, or related fields.
• Experience with cloud-based ERP systems such as Sage Intacct.
• Knowledge of US nonprofit compliance requirements.
• Experience with Dutch foundation regulations.
• Familiarity with international donor-funded programs.

Benefits of Joining R-Cities

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to a global organization focused on creating stronger and more sustainable cities.

Employees can benefit from:

• A remote working environment.
• Collaboration with international teams and partners.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• The chance to influence global resilience initiatives.

The role is ideal for finance leaders who want to use their expertise to support meaningful social and environmental impact.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Deadline: Monday, 17 August 2026 at 10:00 CET

Applicants should submit:

• A CV outlining relevant professional experience.
• A cover letter explaining their interest and suitability for the role.

Shortlisted candidates may participate in interviews, practical exercises, case studies, and reference checks.

Lead Global Financial Strategy for Resilient Cities

The Lead – Finance position offers an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape financial systems, strengthen organizational sustainability, and support cities around the world in building resilience for the future.

Professionals with expertise in nonprofit finance, grants, compliance, and strategic leadership are encouraged to apply for this impactful remote opportunity.

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