[Hiring] Senior Staff Accountant @Emergence Software

Role Description

Build repeatable financial accounting practices that scale across multiple SaaS businesses while enabling leadership to make data-driven decisions.

• Execute complete month-end close including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and accruals under U.S. GAAP standards.
• Document all balance sheet variances over $50K with written explanations tied to operational drivers.
• Perform variance analysis across monthly, quarterly, and budget cycles to isolate root causes for management.
• Partner with FP&A to build annual budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts reflecting accrual and working capital dynamics.
• Mentor Staff Accountants on complex entries, reconciliation methodology, and U.S. GAAP treatment decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements with documented ROI before rolling out across the team.

Qualifications

• Advanced U.S. GAAP knowledge with hands-on SaaS revenue recognition experience including ASC 606 and deferred revenue.
• Proven track record leading month-end close cycles and preparing complete financial statements independently.
• Expert Excel proficiency including financial modeling, Power Query, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, and scenario analysis.
• Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems like Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong variance analysis skills with ability to translate financial results into clear business context for non-accountants.
• Demonstrated success identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements with measurable outcomes.
• Experience mentoring junior accountants and building their capability on recurring accounting tasks.

Requirements

• CA qualification with 2 to 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in PE-backed environments.
• CMA qualification with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Exposure to portfolio company accounting in multi-business or PE holding company settings.

Benefits

• ₹21,000 per month
• Remote position based in India
• Benefits to be determined by Emergence
• Opportunity to build core accounting infrastructure for a growing PE-backed software platform