Accounting Manager

At Unispace, we create spaces that empower people and businesses to thrive. We are a global design-build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects for some of the world’s most innovative brands.

With over 500 people across four continents, we bring together strategy, design, project management, and delivery into one seamless experience. Our integrated approach enables us to move with agility, solve complex challenges, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us create better experiences for our clients and each other.

At Unispace, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, work alongside talented global teams, and grow your career in an environment that encourages innovation and new ideas.

Why you’re here:

To provide internal and external stakeholders with accurate financial reporting for Americas region. You will prepare monthly, quarterly, annual results in compliance with local regulations. You will also strengthen internal control and governance, be responsible for standardizing, automation and transaction processing in line with global standards and tailored to local requirements, as well as providing advisory support to the business as required.

What you’re responsible for:

• Overseeing daily accounting operations for the shared services team, providing functional guidance and ensuring accurate, timely deliverables
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliation across Americas entities.
• Preparing monthly trend analysis.
• Overseeing month-end close including general ledger management and adjustments.
• Ensuring intercompany accounts reconcile, including transfer pricing and FX adjustments.
• Preparing weekly regional cash flow forecast
• Assisting with cash management, approving payment runs and reviewing entries for accuracy.
• Partnering with the Corporate Controller and global finance team to align processes and reporting standards.

• Assisting Corporate Controller with the annual audit and 401k audit

• Supporting Corporate Controller in facilitating corporate tax and state sales tax filings and payments
• Maintaining regional state and local tax compliance.
• Liasing with banks for account management, fraud queries, compliance regulations and other needs.
• Driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls and governance while maintaining SOPs.
• Point of contact for escalated matters with finance team.
• Ad hoc tasks as required.

How we’ll measure it:

• Accounts Receivable: oversight of timely and accurate billings issued to clients, debts being collected on a timely basis, highlight potential revenue risks to management.
• Accounts Payable: oversight of timely and accurate payments for suppliers, employee claims and as directed.
• Reporting: delivery of month end closing and accurate reports.
• Compliance: ensure all tax and compliance requirements are fulfilled, including calculations, record keeping and payments, on time and accurate.
• Ensure and ongoing improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations, processes, deliverables, internal controls and team management as appropriate.

Your experience & skills:

• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience with 2+ years in a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with finance related major
• CPA or public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with leading a team
• Strong commitment to excellent customer service and principles
• Knowledge of key accounting standards and project-based industries (construction preferred).

• Experience with ERP software is highly desirable
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Communicating with impact
• Organizational agility
• Time management
• Learning agility
• Driving for results
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management
• Business acumen
• Building relationships
• Change leadership
• Team development
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work culture

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle where required by applicable law.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Unispace, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, our culture, and the work we deliver for our clients. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to thrive.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.