Lead - Finance

• Own financial strategy, planning, and reporting across R-Cities' global entities, including a US 501(c)(3), a Netherlands foundation, and entities in Singapore and Mexico.
• Lead the transition from external providers to a stronger in-house finance function, bringing controller-level oversight in-house and supervising the Manager - Finance & Accounting.
• Ensure financial compliance with donor, contractual, and regulatory requirements across all grants and jurisdictions, and manage risk, treasury, audit, and statutory compliance.
• Build and lead a small finance team, fostering a collaborative, service-oriented function embedded in planning and decision-making.

This role ensures the financial sustainability and compliance of a global network supporting over 100 cities in building resilience, enabling effective delivery of programs that address climate change, equity, and public health challenges.

• Senior-level experience (typically 8+ years) leading finance in mission-driven or nonprofit organizations, with an emphasis on grants and restricted funding.
• Strong understanding of full grant or project lifecycles, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and audit.
• Experience across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions, familiar with US and/or Dutch nonprofit regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, and statutory filings, and leading finance staff.

Competitive, location-adjusted salary. Employees receive statutory benefits applicable in their country of employment, alongside additional benefits supporting wellbeing, professional development, and flexible remote working.

The Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) supports over 100 cities across more than 40 countries, helping them withstand, adapt, and thrive amid 21st-century challenges. It partners with governments, communities, and funders to address acute shocks and chronic stresses, delivering programs that strengthen climate resilience, equity, public health, and sustainability.