Subsidiary Office Accountant

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

The US salary range is between 69,000 and 82,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume with a cover letter by October 23, 2026. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of applications from qualified candidates.

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.