Director, Revenue Accounting

The role

This director will lead the Revenue, Billing, and Collections teams and oversee the monthly close for revenue, receivables, deferred revenue, and commissions. The role also covers revenue policy, internal controls, external audit support, and M&A revenue due diligence and integration.

What you will do

• Direct the month-end close for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances, deferred revenue, and commissions
• Own revenue recognition and commissions accounting policies and day-to-day compliance
• Manage the Revenue, Billing, and Collections teams and their compliance with internal controls
• Work with Deal Desk and commercial teams on process, controls, and revenue policies for new products
• Own internal controls for revenue and partner with Internal Audit
• Work with Revenue Systems and Business Systems to automate and improve processes, including using AI
• Lead external audit for revenue, receivables, allowances, deferred revenue, and commissions
• Work with SEC Reporting and Investor Relations on footnotes, earnings, and disclosures
• Oversee revenue due diligence and post-acquisition integration for M&A
• Coach, mentor, and develop a global team of 12

Required qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA or equivalent professional designation
• 10+ years of total experience, including 5 or more years at a Big-4 public accounting firm
• Relevant industry experience, preferably in SaaS or software
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and revenue recognition
• Exceptional people management skills
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization and discuss financial implications with non-technical audiences
• Strong detail-oriented analytical skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong sense of ownership and a self-starter mindset

Nice to have

• Prior international team management experience
• Experience with NetSuite, SFDC, Zuora, or other relevant systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Variable pay programs based on performance

Before you apply

• Domestic and international travel is required

About the company

Yext is an enterprise agentic marketing platform that helps brands and partners manage and optimize visibility across AI and traditional search. It serves thousands of brands in financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and food.