Full-Time

Sr. Customer Success Manager

Posted on 11/1/2024

Pilot

Pilot

201-500 employees

Financial services for startups and small businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$108k - $146kAnnually

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Customer Success & Support
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 4+ years experience in customer-facing roles in public accounting or finance; OR Customer Success, Sales or Account Management
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to convey critical information across our customers and our service teams
  • Highly self-motivated and autonomous, demonstrating ownership over business results
  • Demonstrated aptitude to learn quickly, including an interest in accounting, finance, and/or financial technology
  • Analytical skills and the ability to interpret customer data, compile reports, and make insightful, data-driven decisions
  • Positive attitude and ability to stay calm and solution-focused under pressure
  • Organization and prioritization of competing tasks independently and with light guidance from your manager
  • Education/experience in accounting or finance preferred
  • Experience with Salesforce, Looker, or ClickUp is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Proactively manage a monthly portfolio of renewing customers, collaborating with Operations and other teams to drive optimal outcomes by leveraging customer insights, CSAT, health score, QBRs, and more, to proactively engage a client and reduce churn
  • Identify and address churn risks by aligning closely with Operations to set appropriate customer expectations, and supporting customer calls as needed
  • Own and execute win/win contract negotiation strategies for renewals and retention that protect and maintain customer trust and satisfaction
  • Maintain a deep understanding of Pilot’s products and processes, to identify the most relevant features for a customer’s specific milestones and business needs
  • Serve as the customer’s advocate and provide internal feedback on how Pilot can improves its product offerings and processes to better meet our customers’ needs
  • Uncover any add-on or cross-sell opportunities, coordinating with product-line owners to demonstrate value for the customer
  • Help Pilot achieve accurate net revenue targets by accurately maintaining churn pipeline and communicating all churn risks to appropriate internal stakeholders
  • Support financial and strategic analyses by ensuring timely off-boarding for all churned customers and complete data collection to surface trends

Pilot provides financial services specifically designed for startups and small businesses. The company offers essential services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO (Chief Financial Officer) support, allowing business owners to focus on growing their companies without worrying about financial management. Pilot's services operate on a subscription-based model, where clients pay a recurring fee to access a team of finance experts who handle their financial tasks. This model not only provides clients with predictable costs but also ensures that their finances are managed accurately and professionally. Unlike many competitors, Pilot targets the unique needs of startups and small businesses, which often lack the resources to manage complex financial tasks internally. With significant funding from notable investors, Pilot aims to continually enhance its services and expand its reach in the financial services market.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$154M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital financial services due to remote work trends benefits Pilot.
  • Growing interest in subscription-based models aligns with Pilot's business strategy.
  • Expansion of AI in automating financial tasks enhances Pilot's service efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from automated bookkeeping software like QuickBooks and Xero.
  • Economic downturns could reduce demand for outsourced financial services.
  • Data privacy concerns and regulatory changes may increase compliance costs for Pilot.

What makes Pilot unique

  • Pilot offers a comprehensive suite of financial services for startups and small businesses.
  • The company provides subscription-based services ensuring predictable costs for financial management.
  • Pilot's platform delivers automated, error-free financial reports and accrual basis bookkeeping.

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Benefits

We invest in our employees’ development and happiness because our employees are the keys to our success and ensuring happy customers

The opportunity to join a seasoned founding team that has led companies through two prior successful startups and acquisitions (by Oracle and Dropbox).

Flexible vacation/time-off policy

All federal holidays are observed

Competitive benefits package including wellness benefits such as Modern Health, Headscape, One Medical, Aaptiv and Rightway

Parental leave for birthing or non-birthing parents – 100% pay for 12 weeks

401(k) plan

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