[Hiring] Senior Accountant - Finance Operations & Revenue @Hire Emerald

Role Description

The company is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Senior Accountant – SaaS Finance Operations to support and scale its accounting and finance operations. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced SaaS environments, enjoys solving complex financial challenges, and takes ownership of full-cycle accounting processes with a strong focus on accuracy, process improvement, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in:

• Preparing financial statements
• Managing complex reconciliations
• Supporting SaaS revenue recognition processes
• Partnering cross-functionally with internal teams, external advisors, and finance leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Prepare full-cycle financial statements and support the month-end close process.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
  • Provide variance analysis against departmental budgets and identify key financial trends.
  • Review Profit & Loss accounts to ensure proper coding, allocations, and classification across departments.
  • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Support accurate accruals, prepaids, intercompany activity, and other month-end accounting entries.
• Revenue Recognition & SaaS Accounting
  • Own reconciliation processes related to deferred revenue and unbilled Accounts Receivable.
  • Support accurate revenue recognition for SaaS subscription, usage-based, and recurring billing models.
  • Assist with complex accounting treatments related to SaaS finance operations.
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure revenue-related data is accurate, complete, and properly supported.
• Equity, Fixed Assets & Compliance
  • Manage equity accounting processes, including stock-based compensation and ESOP-related accounting.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, amortization, and depreciation.
  • Conduct sales tax and economic nexus research across U.S. states and international jurisdictions.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate sales tax working papers and supporting documentation.
  • Support year-end close, external audits, and compliance-related requests.
• Process Improvement & Finance Operations
  • Contribute to finance team projects, systems improvements, and operational initiatives.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and proactively recommend scalable solutions.
  • Support workflow optimization as the company continues to grow.
  • Independently research and resolve accounting issues, reconciliation discrepancies, and reporting inconsistencies.
  • Help strengthen documentation, internal controls, and accounting processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Finance leadership and department heads on budget reviews and reporting analysis.
  • Coordinate with external partners, including EOR representatives, international tax advisors, and external auditors.
  • Communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
  • Support internal teams with accounting-related questions and financial reporting needs.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 3–6+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong experience preparing full-cycle financial statements.
• Prior experience in SaaS companies or subscription-based business models strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of month-end close processes, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet management.
• Experience with deferred revenue, unbilled AR, SaaS revenue recognition, and recurring billing models.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and meet deadlines.
• Strong English communication skills required for cross-functional collaboration.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online preferred.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with modern finance tools such as Wise, Float, Ramp, Plooto, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with financial reporting, accounting automation, and SaaS finance platforms.
• Comfortable working with large data sets, reconciliations, and financial schedules.

What We’re Looking For

• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven professional.
• Strong ownership mentality and high level of accountability.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, and scaling environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Resourceful and proactive problem solver.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Success Metrics

• Timely and accurate completion of month-end close and reconciliations.
• Accurate financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Proper coding and allocation of transactions across departments.
• Strong support for SaaS revenue recognition and deferred revenue processes.
• Improved finance workflows, documentation, and operational efficiency.
• Effective collaboration across Finance, Operations, and external partners.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work in a high-growth SaaS environment with meaningful real-world impact.
• Exposure to modern finance operations, SaaS accounting, and technology-driven workflows.
• High-impact role with ownership, visibility, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Opportunity to help scale accounting processes and strengthen financial operations.
• Collaborative, mission-driven, and fast-paced environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Important Notes

• Candidates with SaaS accounting experience will be strongly prioritized.
• Experience with subscription revenue models, deferred revenue accounting, and usage-based billing is highly preferred.
• Strong English communication skills are required.
• CPA designation is required.