Senior Staff Accountant

About the role

Emergence, a thematic holding company focused on scaling SaaS businesses, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to build repeatable financial accounting practices across multiple portfolio companies. The role is remote, based in India, and will support data‑driven decision‑making for leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Execute complete month‑end close, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and accruals under U.S. GAAP.
• Document 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.
• Partner with FP&A to build annual budgets, forecasts, and re‑forecasts 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 rollout.

Required profile

• Advanced U.S. GAAP knowledge with hands‑on SaaS revenue recognition experience (ASC 606, 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 such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong variance analysis skills and ability to translate results into clear business context.
• Demonstrated success identifying inefficiencies and implementing measurable improvements.
• Experience mentoring junior accountants and building their capability on recurring tasks.

Required skills

• U.S. GAAP
• ASC 606
• Excel
• Power Query
• VLOOKUP / INDEX‑MATCH
• Financial modeling
• Scenario analysis
• Sage Intacct
• NetSuite
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Variance analysis

What we offer

• ₹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