DIRECTOR, REVENUE ACCOUNTING

Yext
Full-time
New York, NY
$142,650 - $237,500
Posted on 5 months ago

Job Description

The Director, Revenue Accounting will oversee the Revenue, Billing, and Collections teams and will work closely with other 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.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage the month-end close process for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances, deferred revenue and commissions
  • Own the company’s revenue recognition and commissions accounting policies
  • Manage the day to day activities of the Revenue and Billing and Collections teams
  • Work closely with Deal Desk and customer facing commercial teams to ensure alignment on process and controls
  • Own internal controls for revenue transactions and reporting
  • Partner closely with Revenue Systems and Business Systems teams to identify and implement changes in processes
  • 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
  • Coach, mentor and develop a high performing global team
  • This role will require domestic and international travel

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
  • 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
  • Strong, detail oriented analytical skills
  • 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

Benefits

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