Senior Accountant

About Us

Unison has created a smarter, better way to buy and own homes – one we call “home co-investing.”  Unison HomeBuyer helps buyers get the home they want with less debt. Unison HomeOwner provides current homeowners with cash without the monthly payment or added debt of a home equity loan or HELOC, and without the interest and fees typically attached to a reverse mortgage. In short, Unison is working to ensure the American dream can once again, become reality.

Recent Recognition & Press

• 2017 Unison was recognized as a leader in today’s financial technology space by winning three Benzinga Global Fintech Awards and the FinovateSpring ‘Best of Show’ Award. 
• 2018 GoBankingRate included Unison on its list of ‘Startups to Watch in 2018’ and Bank Innovation added Thomas Sponholtz and Jim Riccitelli to its list of ‘Most Innovative CEOs in Banking.’ 
• In addition, the company raised over $300 million in total investment capital, experienced significant growth in headcount and added industry veteran, Ron Suber, as an investor and strategic advisor.

The Position

***No relocation provided for this opportunity. ***

Reporting to the Investment Operations Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of accounting and financial reporting across Unison Investment Management’s investment vehicle entities.  As with any high-growth company, the duties associated with this position will be flexible and expand to include portfolio analytics, cash management, forecasting, data management, and working on ad-hoc development projects. This position requires excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage assigned areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Investment Operations Manager to be the first point of contact for all matters pertaining to accounting and financial reporting across all assets under management for Unison Investment Management.
• Act as the primary contact for the Fund Administrator, as well as holding responsibility for the work produced by it and ensuring timely and accurate completion of fund financials for both internal and external reporting  
• Key contact person for external auditors during annual audits
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual US GAAP financial statements
• Calculation of management fees, carried interest, and other portfolio level fees/balances
• Compilation of monthly and quarterly investor newsletters, which includes written descriptions of the portfolio activity for the reporting period, along with overall status, calculation and presentation of portfolio analytics through financial highlights, graphs and charts 
• Ensure internal control activities are appropriately followed and monitored
• Work with the Corporate Finance team, as needed, in consolidations of fund information into parent entity
• Highlight opportunities for process improvements and automation of key areas to streamline accounting processes
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures for the various business cycles impacting financial reporting
• Be willing to grow with the company

Experience & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience required; private equity / fund accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA Certification preferred
• Well-versed in accounting and financial reporting processes and vernacular
• Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization and make actionable recommendations
• An ownership mentality – a self-starter who will take the initiative to make a meaningful impact
• Analytical and detail oriented with an ability to ensure completion of simultaneous tasks/projects
• Curious, with a continuous desire to learn
• A capacity for fun and light-heartedness
• Energetic, with a passion for number crunching, and excitement to grow with the company

Just a few of our benefits:

• Competitive salaries, 100% paid medical and dental benefits, generous PTO policy, and paid parental leave program. Did we mention our AMAZING views and fantastic downtown SF location! 

Unison provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.