Senior Financial Accountant Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

The opportunity
Join Unity and be a Senior Financial Analyst part of the FP&A team that supports the leading global game engine used by 3 billion people globally! As a Senior Financial Analyst at a multi-billion-dollar public company based in our Union Square offices in New York City, you will play a pivotal role in helping our business model evolve from a SaaS model to an AI token-based, advertising-supported model, and be at the forefront of this evolution. You will partner closely with all levels, cross-functionally across Finance, and Accounting, and business division leaders to engage in financial planning, strategic analysis, reporting, and operational improvement, informing and influencing decisions that will impact the P&L. You will succeed in this role because you are intellectually curious, analytical, driven, and like solving problems within a fast paced environment. We want you to be part of our journey! Unity® is the world's leading game engine, supported by the most successful game development community in history and powered by a system that ensures each decision is informed by what players love.
What you'll be doing

• Lead the monthly consolidated close process, quarterly forecast, and annual planning to ensure investment and resource allocations are aligned with Unity's strategic priorities
• Work closely with business units and functional teams to establish investment plans for both the near and long-term
• Work cross-functionally to ensure accurate weekly and monthly reporting on financial metrics and Key Performance Indicators
• Help prepare materials and narratives for internal Executive meetings, Board of Directors meetings, and earnings calls
• Perform ad-hoc projects and financial analysis to support senior management and strategic business decisions.
• Lead system and process improvement initiatives to support our growth and drive efficiencies that help us scale and automate FP&A processes

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field from a top academic institution
• At least two (2) years of work experience, preferably in Strategy Consulting or Investment banking
• Keen interest in technology and software including Generative AI, gaming and interactive 3D, and advertising technology
• Orientation towards eliminating spreadsheets and slideware through the use of AI tools, including Claude in Excel, Office Connect; Demonstrated willingness to adopt AI-powered tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and analytical depth. Experience using AI assistants, copilots, or automation tools in a professional context is a plus.
• Expert-level ability to parse large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within a global technology stack. Strong financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and planning skills with an ability to turn data into meaningful insights.
• Exceptional communication skills with the "executive presence" required to influence senior leaders and stakeholders across diverse functional areas.
• Ability to distill complex analyses into insights that drive action

Additional information

• Relocation support is not available for this position
• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Base salary range: $84,200-$160,100 USD gross
This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate's relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.
Benefits
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.
Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.
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
Life at Unity
Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D - closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.
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This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.
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