Assistant Controller

Job Description

Unison is a global telecom and renewables infrastructure investment firm founded in 2003. We today own 2,200 sites and facilities hosting mission-critical wireless and telecom transmission assets and renewable power generation projects. We own real property or real property interests in the United States and Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Poland. Our capital is provided primarily by Ardian (a $200 billion AUM Paris-based asset manager). We are growing rapidly and seeking key members of our team.

The Job:

The Assistant Controller will play a key role in supporting the Company’s global accounting and financial reporting function. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and support complex real estate and international accounting matters. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to operate in a growing, multi-entity environment.

This is a high-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and a clear path toward Controller-level responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Close
  • Oversee and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for U.S. and international entities
  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
  • Ensure accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting under U.S. GAAP
  • Assist in preparing management reporting packages and variance analyses
• Technical Accounting & Compliance
  • Support accounting for real estate leasing transactions, including:
    • Rental revenue recognition
    • Lease accounting (ASC 842)
    • Straight-line rent
  • Research and document technical accounting positions for complex transactions (e.g., acquisitions, dispositions, debt refinancings, foreign entities)
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and controls
  • Support annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• International Operations
  • Oversee accounting activities for international subsidiaries
  • Review foreign statutory reporting and local GAAP adjustments to U.S. GAAP
  • Manage foreign currency accounting, including remeasurement and translation
  • Coordinate with local finance teams and external advisors
• Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
  • Assist with ERP and accounting system enhancements
  • Strengthen internal controls and documentation
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve close efficiency
  • Support SOX-like controls
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Manage and mentor accounting staff
  • Partner closely with FP&A, tax, treasury, and property management teams
  • Serve as a key backup to the Controller

Requirements:

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA preferred (or active pursuit)
  • 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Experience in real estate accounting, leasing, or property management
  • Experience working with multi-entity and international operations
  • Hands-on experience with month-end close and audits
• Preferred:
  • Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm)
  • Experience with consolidation and foreign subsidiaries
  • Exposure to M&A, debt transactions, or private equity–backed environments
  • ERP experience (SMS, MS Dynamics, MS Business Central)

$140,000 - $150,000 a year

Base salary plus discretionary bonus.

Hybrid work schedule - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.