Yext - Director, Revenue Accounting
Requirements
• 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 • 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 variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets.
Responsibilities
• 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.
Benefits
• $142,650—$263,000 USD
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