Senior Staff Accountant, Emergence | Remote - India | Full-Time
Who We Are
Emergence is a thematic holding company backed by the Pritzker Organization focused exclusively on acquiring and scaling category-defining software businesses. We invest in focused portfolios with specialized operating groups that combine operational rigor with a growth equity mindset. We drive sustainable ARR growth, profitability improvements, and industry-leading customer outcomes across our platform companies.
The Mission
Build repeatable financial accounting practices that scale across multiple SaaS businesses while enabling leadership to make data-driven decisions.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
Must-haves
- 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 explicit business context for non-accountants.
- Demonstrated success identifying ineffic