Active CPA license preferred, with progressive accounting experience including public accounting audit and controllership roles.
Experience designing or managing AI-first accounting processes with a focus on agent-driven preparation and human oversight.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly in complex revenue recognition scenarios.
Experience in private equity-backed companies, including lender reporting and acquisition integration.
Proven track record leading audits, ideally first-year audits.
Experience implementing or enhancing ERP systems and associated close processes.
Hands-on experience with AI tools in accounting and a clear vision for their application.
Responsibilities
Own the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy in GAAP financial statements and non-GAAP reporting.
Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly reports for leadership, board, and lenders, including compliance support.
Lead the first financial statement audit and manage auditor relationships.
Collaborate with the CFO to build a world-class finance and operational system.
Define revenue recognition processes in partnership with revenue and delivery leaders.
Oversee the design and implementation of a new ERP system and manage the transition from the current ledger.
Establish and manage the internal control environment.
Benefits
Design a modern finance function with executive support and investment in tools.
Direct collaboration with an experienced CFO from public and private tech companies.
Remote work flexibility from anywhere in the U.S.
Flexible work schedule focused on outcomes rather than hours.
Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
100 hours per year dedicated to professional development, including training costs.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
This is an opportunity to build the AI-first accounting and finance backbone of a rapidly scaling business from the ground up. You'll be backed by a leadership team focused on defining the future and an internal team of engineers, architects, and visionaries supporting that path. This role offers more than traditional controllership: it is an opportunity to grow into a commercial leader by building a modern, AI-first and highly scalable back office that will serve as the basis for future practice serving Emergent Software clients. That means you get to do the best work of your life and build the skillset of a senior leader.
This leader will be responsible for all aspects of accounting and controllership, as well as commercial influence over the organization. Reporting to the CFO and with broad exposure to both executive leadership and our private equity sponsors, this role will be a key member of the Emergent leadership team.
Highlights & Benefits of working at Emergent Software
Design a modern finance function from the ground up, with executive backing and real investment in tools
Work directly with the CFO, who has led finance, accounting, strategy, corporate development, and all aspects of shared services functions, in both public and private technology companies
Work remotely from anywhere in the United States
Flexible work schedule built around outcomes, not hours at a desk
Work-life balance is essential and highly valued at Emergent Software
100 hours per year to focus on your professional development, plus training costs. We invest in your growth!
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave
Responsibilities
Own a fast, accurate monthly close with GAAP financial statements, non-GAAP reporting controls, reconciliations, and flux analysis
Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting for leadership, our board and our lender, including covenant compliance support
Lead our first financial statement audit and direct the auditor relationship
In partnership with the CFO, build a world-class finance, accounting, and operational system that inspires clients and establishes the basis of a future commercial practice
Partner with revenue and delivery leaders to define revenue recognition across T&M, fixed-fee, managed-services, cloud subscription resale, and future business lines
Lead the design of our new ERP and the cutover from our current ledger; oversee surrounding supporting financial infrastructure and data
Design and run the internal control environment
Define how agents work in accounting: what they draft, what people approve, what evidence they log, and how their accuracy is measured
Own billing accuracy and the subledger for partner resale and incentive relationships
Build project-level cost and margin reporting that delivery and sales leaders trust, driving better alignment of client outcomes and Emergent management
Build a multi-entity-ready close and lead accounting integration for acquisitions
Lead financial and accounting due diligence in acquisition processes; lead integrations of acquired assets
Build and manage an efficient and effective procurement process
Own the back office beyond accounting: equity administration, contract administration, tax, commissions, sales tax, treasury, and entity management
Lead the accounting team and operations of an exit-ready business
Required Qualifications
CPA license (active preferred), with progressive accounting experience, including a background in public accounting audit and time as a controller or assistant controller
Demonstrated experience designing or running accounting and back-office processes in an AI-first way, with agents doing the preparation and people owning review and judgment
Deep US GAAP knowledge, especially revenue recognition for complex arrangements in product, services and resale, and confidence making and documenting judgment calls
PE-backed company experience, including lender reporting and acquisition integration
Experience leading an audit, ideally a first-year audit
A track record of implementing or materially improving an ERP and the close process around it
Hands-on use of AI tools in your own work, and a strong point of view on where they belong in accounting and where they don't
High standards for controls paired with low tolerance for manual busywork
A healthy ruthlessness about skating to where the puck is going, not accepting good enough
Clear communication with executives, auditors, engineers and delivery leaders
Nice to Have Experience
Experience in technology companies including software, professional services, or IT services, including project accounting and WIP
Microsoft cloud resale (CSP) or other reseller or marketplace accounting experience
Experience with modern cloud ERPs and data platforms
Comfort with modern engineering workflows, such as version control and change review, or eagerness to learn them
Our Vetting Process
At Emergent Software, we work hard to find exceptional people who bring deep expertise and high standards. If you believe you're one of them, we ask you to invest in our vetting process with us. That effort is what allows us to surround you with other talented people who have demonstrated that same level of capability.
Application (5 minutes)
Online Assessment (50-70 minutes)
Initial Phone Interview (30-45 minutes)
Hiring Manager Interview (3-45 minutes)
Executive Team Interview (60-90 minutes)
Job Offer!
Benefits Package Details
Compensation and Equity: eligible for participation in the management incentive pool with a 15% target bonus, for total cash compensation of $215k-$260k
Medical Insurance: up to 80% of your monthly medical premium (HSA options available)
HSA Contribution: up to $200/month
Dental & Vision Insurance: up to 50% of your monthly dental and vision premium costs
401(k) plan: company match up to 4% of salary
Employee referral & customer referral bonuses
Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Dependent Care & Healthcare Costs
Dependent Care FSA Contribution: $90/month
Short Term Disability: $500/week for 12 weeks
Long Term Disability: up to $6,000/month
Group term life and AD&D insurance: $50k
PTO, standard holidays, 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Staff development program: 100 hours/year plus training costs
