ABOUT UNIT

Unit is a market leader in embedded finance. We offer ready-to-launch financial services - like banking and capital - and serve millions of end-users across ~100 customers, including Wix, Bill.com, Honeybook, Relay, and more.

We’re repeat founders with technical backgrounds, working hard to build a successful company that we’re proud to work at. Our product moves $40b+ annually and processes 12m+ API calls daily. We’ve raised $160m+ from top investors including Insight, Accel, and 60+ angels.

THE ROLE

We’re hiring a Controller to join our Finance team. Reporting to the VP Finance, the Controller will build and scale Unit’s financial operations. They will be responsible for owning our control processes, leading our annual audit, driving monthly close, preparing consolidated monthly financial statements, in addition to managing tax, treasury, insurance, and billing. This is a leadership role that will manage an internal team, in addition to our outsourced accounting firm.

The position is based in New York City. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations

• Maintain and improve internal controls, systems, policies, and close processes. 

• Own GAAP financial reporting and audit deliverables

• Manage tax compliance and reporting requirements

• Oversee client billing and collections  

• Build and coach internal accounting team
  

REQUIREMENTS

We are open to a variety of backgrounds, but we believe the best candidates will have some combination of the following: 

• 8+ years of professional accounting experience

• CPA license with experience at a “Big 4” accounting firm

• Deep understanding of US GAAP  

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills; comfort with Excel and SQL (or willingness to learn!)

• Prior experience in fintech or working with multiple diverse revenue types (usage-based SaaS, payments, physical goods)

• Resilient, proactive, and collaborative with a desire to work in a fast-growing, unstructured environment where you have the ability to have a massive impact. 

COMPENSATION

The base salary for this role is expected to be $200,000 - $240,000 per year. In addition, employees at Unit can expect generous benefits and may be eligible for equity and/or variable compensation. The final offer will be determined by factors including experience level, expertise, and location.

LIFE AT UNIT

Working at Unit means joining a global team on a mission to create a more equitable financial ecosystem. We’re a fast-growing team of individuals who are passionate about their work, see the big picture and always seek to empower our clients and their end-customers.