Job description
The Team:
Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Finance, the Senior Director of Finance is a key member of the Unison finance and investment teams. The candidate will partner with Unison executives and external consultants to identify and implement tax and accounting strategies across multinational operations. The candidate will lead the day-to-day compliance operations, with responsibility for all audit, tax, and accounting activities.
The Job:
Audit Management:
·Lead and coordinate multiple financial audits for investors and lenders, ensuring compliance with regulatory and investor requirements.
·Manage relationships with external auditors, lenders, and stakeholders to facilitate efficient audit processes.
·Review and analyze audit findings, implementing corrective actions to strengthen financial controls.
·Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to meet investor and lender expectations.
·Develop and maintain audit policies and procedures to enhance transparency and accountability.
Financial Reporting:
·Supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple entities.
·Review financial statement footnotes in accordance with US GAAP.
·Ensure alignment between US GAAP financial statements and local statutory financial statements (STAT to GAAP reconciliation).
Tax & Compliance:
·Ensure compliance with local statutory bookkeeping and reporting requirements.
·Coordinate with tax advisors to adhere to tax structuring analysis recommendations.
·Oversee tax obligations across global entities, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other regulatory requirements.
Financial Close Process:
·Support the monthly financial close for multiple global entities, ensuring adherence to deadlines and internal controls.
·Review and analyze financial data across entities to identify and resolve discrepancies.
·Ensure consistent execution of financial close; completely, timely, and accurately.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement:
·Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate financial statement reporting.
·Strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards across multiple entities.
Required Education and Experience:
·Bachelor’s degree in the field of Accounting, finance, or a related field.
·CPA certification.
·12+ years of relevant experience.
·Experience with preparing financial statements. Example: SEC reporting or similar experience.
·Previous experience managing general ledger accounting and monthly close.
·Experience with lease accounting and FX accounting a plus.
·Highly analytical and organized with exceptional attention to detail.
·Expert knowledge of Excel and ERP.
Personal Attributes:
The ideal candidate will embody a strong ethical foundation, intellectual curiosity, and professional integrity, aligning with the team and company culture. Key attributes include:
·Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to learning and problem-solving.
Roll-up-the-sleeves attitude, willing to dive into details and tackle challenges directly.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, fostering strong team dynamics.
Results-driven focus, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Exceptional analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and data-driven decision-making.
Genuine respect for colleagues, coupled with a positive attitude and a good sense of humor.
Other Details:
·Competitive salary, remote work, paid holidays, paid time off, and paid bereavement
·Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
