Assistant Finance Manager

The Team:

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, the Assistant Finance Manager 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 direct responsibility for all tax and accounting activities.

The Job:

Global Financial Close Oversight

• Coordinate and manage the financial close process for multiple entities worldwide, ensuring adherence to deadlines and internal controls
• Review and analyze financial data from various entities to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation in multiple currencies

Multi-Entity Account Reconciliations:

• Perform complex account reconciliations for multiple entities, including bank accounts, intercompany accounts, and accruals
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner, considering currency exchange rate fluctuations and other global factors

Multi-Currency Financial Statement Preparation:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities
• Prepare financial statements in multiple currencies, including translation adjustments and consolidation

Internal Controls:

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards across multiple entities
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a global context

Ad-hoc Analysis:

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses as required to support global business decisions
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data from multiple entities and currencies

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Previous experience managing general ledger accounting and monthly close
• Experience with multi-entity management
• Experience with transfer pricing
• 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 successful candidate will bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team and company culture, including:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proven ability to deliver results and prioritize tasks in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
• Outstanding analytical skills.

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
• Please note that we do not currently have an office in Luxembourg - but within the next year we would like to have one and have employees in 3 days a week.