Controller

Emergent Software

. Own a fast, accurate monthly close with GAAP financial statements, non-GAAP reporting controls, reconciliations, and flux analysis .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $195,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP financial statements, revenue recognition, and ERP implementation while leading financial audits and ensuring compliance. Proven ability to design scalable accounting systems and maintain high standards for internal controls and reporting accuracy.

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Active CPA LicenseDeep US GAAP KnowledgeExperience Leading AuditsTrack Record of ERP ImplementationHands-On Use of AI Tools in Accounting

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Hard Skills

GAAP Financial StatementsRevenue RecognitionFinancial Statement AuditERP ImplementationFlux AnalysisCost and Margin ReportingInternal Control EnvironmentBilling AccuracyAccounting IntegrationCovenant Compliance Support

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationLeadershipHigh Standards for Controls

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools in AccountingModern Cloud ERPsData PlatformsMicrosoft Cloud Resale Accounting

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CPA License

Industry Keywords

Public Accounting AuditProfessional ServicesIT ServicesManaged Services Provider (MSP)PE-Backed Company ExperienceAcquisition IntegrationProject AccountingWork In Progress (WIP)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPFlux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, the board, and lender, including covenant compliance support
Lead the first financial statement audit and direct the auditor relationship
Build a scalable AI-first finance, accounting, and operational system with the CFO
Define revenue recognition across T&M, fixed-fee, managed-services, cloud subscription resale, and future business lines
Lead the design of the new ERP and cutover from the current ledger
Oversee supporting financial infrastructure and data
Design and run the internal control environment
Define agent workflows in accounting, including preparation, review, approval, evidence, and accuracy measurement
Own billing accuracy and the subledger for partner resale and incentive relationships
Build project-level cost and margin reporting
Build a multi-entity-ready close and lead accounting integration for acquisitions
Lead financial and accounting due diligence and acquired-asset integrations
Build and manage procurement
Own equity administration, contract administration, tax, commissions, sales tax, treasury, and entity management
Report to the CFO and participate as a key member of the leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active CPA license
Progressive accounting experience, including public accounting audit and time as a controller or assistant controller
Experience designing or running accounting and back-office processes in an AI-first way
Deep US GAAP knowledge, especially revenue recognition for complex arrangements in product, services, and resale
Experience leading an audit, ideally a first-year audit
Track record of implementing or materially improving an ERP and the close process
Hands-on use of AI tools in accounting
High standards for controls and low tolerance for manual busy work
Clear communication with executives, auditors, engineers, and delivery leaders
Professional services, IT services, or MSP experience, including project accounting and WIP preferred
Microsoft cloud resale (CSP) or other reseller or marketplace accounting experience preferred
Experience with modern cloud ERPs and data platforms preferred
PE-backed company experience, including lender reporting and acquisition integration preferred
Comfort with modern engineering workflows such as version control and change review, or eagerness to learn them
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
Must complete a criminal background check prior to employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule built around outcomes, not hours at a desk
Work-life balance
100 hours per year for professional development, plus training costs
Medical insurance: up to 80% of monthly medical premium
HSA options and contribution up to $200/month
Dental and vision insurance: up to 50% of monthly premium costs
401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Employee referral and customer referral bonuses
Flexible Spending Account for dependent care and 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: $50,000
PTO, standard holidays, and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Staff development program: 100 hours/year plus training costs
Profit sharing program