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Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

Yext
$124,650-$229,000 USD
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, New York
61 9th Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 03, 2025
Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere - across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work! Yext is seeking a top tier Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting to join our accounting team. This role will be responsible for managing the revenue accounting function - providing ASC 606 technical accounting expertise, owning the monthly close process of revenue and commissions, including items such as revenue recognition, unearned revenue, deferred commissions and accounts receivables, delivering timely management reporting, and leading team development and process improvement. This role will work closely with members of the Revenue Systems, General Ledger, Deal Desk, Legal and FP&A teams. The ideal candidate must have experience with and strong understanding of US GAAP, ASC 606, ASC 340-40, internal controls, and team management. This role will oversee a team of 4, with team members located at our India Operations Center. The successful candidate will be someone who is excited to go beyond the traditional accounting responsibilities of close and work in a team to help grow and scale the company. What You'll Do Manage the day to day activities of the revenue accounting team focusing on process improvements, automation and analysis of business results to support the company's growth Manage the month-end close and reporting process for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances, deferred revenue and commissions to ensure an accurate and timely revenue close Work closely with Deal Desk, Billing Operations and customer facing commercial teams to engage in active deal negotiations and perform accounting assessment to ensure alignment on process, controls and proper revenue recognition Own company's revenue recognition and commissions accounting policies, ensuring compliance on a day to day basis. Initiate reviews and analysis to provide business insights and respond to inquiries from senior management Manage external auditors for annual audit and quarterly review requirements Review financial statement footnotes and disclosures related to revenue, accounts receivable, deferred revenue, commissions and allowances Prepare technical memos on complex revenue arrangements and revenue related accounting matters Collaborate cross-functionally to support company-wide initiatives, such as new product launches to ensure compliance with US GAAP Support ongoing M&A activity, such as performing revenue due diligence, post acquisition integration activities Coach, mentor and develop a high performing global team This role will require international travel. What You Have BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field CPA or equivalent professional designation 8+ years of total experience with 4 or more years of public accounting firm experience combined with relevant revenue accounting experience in the SaaS or software industry Strong knowledge of Accounting Standard ASC 606 is a must Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization and manage relationships with external parties Leadership experience with a proven ability to manage, develop, and motivate teams, including on an international, cross-cultural basis Strong analytical and communication skills with a sharp focus on details Ability to work with different business units in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment, develop an understanding of business processes and understand/discuss implications on the financial statements Interest in building and refining processes and contributing to a scaling business operation Ability to recognize problems, gather data, draw valid conclusions and effectively present information to managers, peers and customers Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and be flexible as priorities shift High degree of dedication to continuous improvement and strong sense of ownership Experience with NetSuite, Zuora, RevPro and Salesforce or equivalent systems is required #LI-JF1 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 equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets. Annual Base Pay Range $124,650 — $229,000 USD Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard, and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext's policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form. 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