Chief Accounting Officer

The Opportunity

Unity (NYSE: U) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Chief Accounting Officer to lead our accounting functions and contribute to our financial strategy. Reporting into the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and delivering accurate financial reporting. Based out of our NYC office, the Chief Accounting Officer will play a critical role in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with our business objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the Accounting and Tax team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Finance Transformation to implement process change and automation initiatives using AI and core finance systems including Workday, Adaptive Insights, and Zuora.
• Accelerate time to close to achieve best-in-class timeframes.
• Collaborate with the CFO and executive team to develop and implement financial strategies.
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the board of directors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and standards, including tax laws and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Implement and maintain accounting systems and processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights for decision-making.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, promoting professional growth and skills enhancement.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification.
• At least fifteen (15) years of experience in accounting including having served as a Chief Accounting Officer or Controller of a publicly traded company for at least 5 years.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and financial regulations.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits at Unity

At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance. While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program.

Key skills/competency

• GAAP
• IFRS
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Laws
• Internal Controls
• Financial Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Workday
• Adaptive Insights
• Zuora