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# Senior staff accountant at Emergence Software

- **Company:** Emergence Software
- **Location:** India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/emergence/833519b6-7c43-4750-b492-91a9a2f56b83

## Job description

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 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.

Nice-to-haves

- 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.

## Who you are

You redesigned a reconciliation workflow unprompted, documented it, and reduced close timelines by days. You spotted bottlenecks others missed, built automation with clear ROI, and presented solutions to leadership. You mentored junior accountants through complex issues and watched them improve on recurring tasks. You reversed positions when presented with stronger evidence and publicly credited the insight. You caught errors before they entered the audit file and helped teammates build preventive checklists. You refuse to sign off on closes until all large variances have documented explanations.

## 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

## About Emergence Software

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Emergence Software is a permanent equity partner that provides long-term capital and strategic support to high-potential B2B software companies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family office / PE/Buyout firm)
- **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Led by Henry Zhang (founder/CEO); backed by The Pritzker Organization

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Private equity / investment management, with a focus on technology and software.
- **Target customers**: B2B software companies generating between $2M and $20M in revenue that are seeking patient, permanent capital rather than a traditional exit-driven investment.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To foster enduring growth stories that will shape the industry for decades to come” by building a thriving ecosystem through software and data.

## Products & Services
- **Permanent Equity Capital**: Long-term, non-dilutive capital investments with no fixed exit timeline, designed to support growth without the pressure of a typical fund lifecycle.
- **Strategic & Operational Support**: Tailored guidance on go-to-market, product strategy, and scaling operations, leveraging the network of The Pritzker Organization.
- **Portfolio Ecosystem**: Access to a curated network of portfolio companies (e.g., Gemtalk Systems, AlgoDriven, MedEvolve, PureInfluence, NYVUS) for cross-collaboration and best practice sharing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Has made 6 investments since inception (latest deal: Gemtalk Systems, April 2026). Total assets under management not disclosed.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: The Pritzker Organization (backer), 53 Stations, Asymmetric.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid portfolio build (6 deals in ~3 years), active deal flow, and a team of 27 professionals as of 2026.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Permanent Capital Structure**: Unlike traditional PE funds, Emergence does not need to exit investments within a set timeframe, allowing long-term value creation.
- **Pritzker Affiliation**: Backed by The Pritzker Organization, a multi-billion dollar family office with deep industry connections and operational expertise.
- **Niche Focus**: Concentrates exclusively on B2B software companies with $2M–$20M revenue, a segment often underserved by larger PE firms.
- **Founder-Friendly Approach**: Positions itself as a partner rather than a controller, seeking to preserve founder autonomy.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**:
  - Expand portfolio by investing in additional high-growth B2B software companies.
  - Deepen support for existing portfolio companies through operational resources and network access.
  - Build a differentiated ecosystem where portfolio companies can share technology and go-to-market capabilities.
- **Growth direction**: Continue to be a “permanent equity partner” while scaling the team and investment capacity organically.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Small, boutique firm (27 employees) with a collaborative, long-term mindset. Emphasis on building enduring businesses rather than chasing quick returns.
- **Remote / hybrid policy**: Not publicly specified; headquarters in Palo Alto suggests an in-office expectation, but flexibility may be offered.
- **Notable perks or engineering culture**: As a PE firm, roles are likely in investment, operations, and finance rather than pure engineering. Perks typical of a family office environment (e.g., competitive compensation, direct exposure to deal-making, mentorship from Pritzker network).
- **For job seekers**: A chance to work closely with a small team on high-impact investments, with direct access to the resources of a major family office. Ideal for candidates passionate about B2B software and long-term value investing.

## Sources
1. [emsoft.com](https://www.emsoft.com/)
2. [pritzkerorg.com](https://pritzkerorg.com/investment/emergence-software/)
3. [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/538967-26)
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/emergence-software)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/emergence)

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