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Yext

AI-powered search platform with NLP

Director, Revenue Accounting

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BA/BS degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
  • A CPA or equivalent professional designation is required.
  • At least 10 years of total experience, including at least 5 years at a Big Four public accounting firm, combined with relevant industry experience; SaaS or software industry experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition, including associated issues and technical interpretations.
  • Exceptional people-management skills and a strong interest in team development; prior international team-management experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively across organizational levels and manage relationships with external parties, including discussing financial statement implications with non-technical audiences.
  • Strong, detail-oriented analytical skills, including recognizing problems, gathering data, drawing valid conclusions, and making 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 and in continuous improvement.
  • Strong sense of ownership and a proactive, self-starter mindset.
  • Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce (SFDC), Zuora, or other relevant systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee the month-end close process for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances, deferred revenue, and commissions, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses to ensure an accurate and timely revenue close.
  • Own the company’s revenue-recognition and commissions-accounting policies, review policy changes with external auditors, and ensure day-to-day compliance.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the Revenue, Billing, and Collections teams and ensure efficient operation in compliance with company internal controls.
  • Work with Deal Desk and customer-facing commercial teams to align on processes and controls and 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 internal-controls environment.
  • Partner with Revenue Systems and Business Systems to identify and implement process changes that increase automation, productivity, and accuracy, including identifying opportunities to automate manual processes using AI.
  • Lead external audits for annual audit requirements relating to revenue, accounts receivable, allowances, deferred revenue, and commissions.
  • Work with the 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 revenue due diligence, opening balance sheets, and post-acquisition integration.
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis and reviews in response to senior-management inquiries.
  • Support strategic company projects and initiatives and apply critical thinking to develop solutions that drive company performance.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team.
  • Travel domestically and internationally.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant industry experience in the SaaS or software industry.
  • Prior experience managing an international team.
  • Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce (SFDC), Zuora, or other relevant systems.

About the Company

Yext

AI-powered search platform with NLP

Yext provides AI-powered search solutions through its Answers Platform, which gives direct answers to user queries rather than just links. The platform uses natural language processing to understand the meaning and context of questions and relies on a centralized Knowledge Graph to sync and organize essential information so that accurate answers appear across websites, apps, and other digital touchpoints. Revenue comes from a subscription model that scales with the needs of enterprises, small businesses, and e-commerce platforms, and the company also offers training and community engagement via its Hitchhikers platform. Unlike some competitors that focus on generic search or scraping data, Yext centers on structured knowledge and consistent information delivery across multiple channels. The goal is to help businesses improve search experiences, customer support, and workplace productivity by providing accurate, contextual answers directly to users.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2006

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