Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, with thousands of customers worldwide. With one central platform, brands can seamlessly deliver consistent, accurate, and engaging experiences and meaningfully connect with customers anywhere in the digital world. Our AI and machine learning technology powers the knowledge behind every customer engagement, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!
Reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting, the Director, Revenue Accounting will oversee the Revenue, Billing, and Collections teams and will work closely with the Revenue Systems, General Ledger, Deal Desk, Legal, and FP&A teams. This role is responsible for overseeing the billings, collections, commissions accounting, contract review, and revenue accounting processes and will have primary responsibility for the monthly close, key metrics, and management reporting processes for these areas. Other responsibilities will include M&A activities, including overseeing revenue due diligence and integration along with process and workflow improvements. The successful candidate must be a proven team leader and demonstrate knowledge of revenue and accounting concepts with strong attention to detail. This role will oversee a global team of 11, with members located in the United States, Hungary, India, and the Philippines.
What You'll Do
- Direct and manage the month-end close process for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances, deferred revenue and commissions, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations and other analyses, in order to ensure an accurate and timely revenue close.
- Own the company’s revenue recognition and commissions accounting policies including reviewing any changes with the Company’s external auditors, and ensuring compliance on a day to day basis
- Manage the day to day activities of the Revenue and Billing and Collections teams and ensure efficient operation in compliance with the company's internal controls
- Work closely with Deal Desk and customer facing commercial teams to ensure alignment on process and controls and to develop technical revenue recognition policies for new products and changes in commercial strategy
- Own internal controls for revenue transactions and reporting and partner with Internal Audit to develop and maintain a strong, high-quality internal controls environment
- Partner closely with Revenue Systems and Business Systems teams to identify and implement changes in processes to increase automation and improve productivity and accuracy
- Lead external audit regarding annual audit requirements for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances, deferred revenue and commissions
- Work closely with SEC Reporting team and Investor Relations to review financial statement footnotes, earnings, and disclosures related to ARR, revenue, and accounts receivable
- Support ongoing M&A activity, including overseeing revenue due diligence, opening balance sheet, and post acquisition integration activities
- Conduct ad hoc analysis and reviews based on inquiries from senior management
- Support strategic company projects/initiatives and apply critical thinking skills to provide solutions that drive company performance
- Coach, mentor and develop a high performing global team.
- This role will require domestic and international travel.
What You Have
- BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or equivalent professional designation
- 10+ years of total experience with 5 or more years of Big-4 public accounting firm experience combined with relevant industry experience, preferably in the SaaS or software industry space
- Strong knowledge of ASC 606, Revenue Recognition, including associated issues and technical interpretations
- Exceptional people management skills, with a strong interest in team development, preferably with prior international team management experience
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization and manage relationships with external parties, including strong communication skills, and the ability to discuss financial statement implications with a non-technical audience
- Strong, detail oriented analytical skills with the ability to recognize problems, gather data, draw valid conclusions and make effective, business oriented recommendations
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, with a collaborative, solutions oriented approach
- Interest in building and refining processes in a scaling business environment, with a strong interest in continuous improvement
- Strong sense of ownership with a proactive, self-starter mindset
- Experience with Netsuite, SFDC, Zuora or other relevant systems is a plus
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Pay ranges at Yext are established based on an analysis of salaries for positions with a similar level of accountability and impact in the relevant labor market. Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee’s job performance (results and impact) over time. Salaries at the time of hire are typically offered in the lower to middle of the above-referenced range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect performance-based increases over time. In addition to base salaries, employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave. Successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets.
Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard, and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.
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The Yext Building is located in Chelsea — an iconic neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan known for its art galleries and skyline views. The office soars 9 floors, has terraces on every floor, and is steps away from famous shops & restaurants including the Starbucks Reserve and Chelsea Market.
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