Senior SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager, Yext
$138.5-207.5k
Digital media technology services
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Digital media technology services
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$138.5-207.5k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To transform the enterprise with AI search.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a self-starter and quick learner
- 9+ years of relevant experience, with an optimal mix of Big 4 public accounting, including technical focused practice experience, and public company experience (SaaS or software preferred).Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance CPA or equivalent professional designation required
- Solid understanding of US GAAP and SEC regulations
- Proven process for performing complex technical research and analysis from the problem definition stage through communication of technical accounting concepts for consumption at more senior or junior levels, and facilitation of integration into standard close activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous mindset when it comes to work product/output, strong analytical skills, and ability to recognize/manage interdependencies within filings and/or processes
- Able to navigate competing priorities, tight deadlines and fully own end-to-end reporting process
- Comfortable navigating technical areas including business combinations, equity/stock-based compensation, leases, financial instruments, etc
- Workiva and NetSuite experience preferred
What the job involves
- Yext is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting team
- This role is responsible for managing the external financial reporting process and complying with US GAAP and SEC regulations
- Additionally, this role will be a key member of the technical accounting team, responsible for researching, documenting, and advising leadership on technical issues related to the Company’s evolving needs, such as debt, M&A activities, stock-based compensation, and other non-routine transactions
- With a curious mindset and excellent organizational and communication skills, this individual will work well cross-functionally and be able to form relationships throughout the company to facilitate accounting involvement in processes and projects
- Lead the drafting and filing of all SEC financial documents, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks and 8-Ks
- Support the annual Proxy filing in conjunction with Legal
- Maintain quarterly Disclosure Committee review process and support Audit Committee activities against reporting cycle deadlines
- Review other publicly filed information for consistency and accuracy, including quarterly presentations and investor day materials
- Conduct research on significant, complex, or non-routine technical accounting matters, such as purchase accounting, financial instruments, and leases, including drafting memorandums that document accounting conclusions and managing external auditor review process
- Ensure compliance with XBRL tagging and regulatory reporting requirements
- Stay up to date on U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations including evaluating the impact, advising management, and driving adoption efforts of new standards or regulations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with executives and internal teams such as Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, IR and FP&A to ensure efficient and accurate information flow, alignment on timing of deliverables, and achievement of business objectives
- Provide ad-hoc technical guidance to other functional areas on the accounting and revenue teams
- Develop and maintain the accounting policy manual
- Act as primary point of contact for external auditors regarding SEC filings
- Assist in ad-hoc projects including but not limited to, updating operating metrics inclusive of definitions, peer company research, M&A diligence and integration activities
- Continually improve, automate, and enhance reporting process and controls structure/framework
- Lead and/or participate in special ad-hoc projects as necessary
Our take
Yext seeks to bridge the gap between the online and physical worlds for clients, including FedEx and Citibank, by providing a means of updating company information like store hours, across a multitude of secondary sites.
Yext's view is that the way people use the internet is moving more and more towards people wanting to get answers to questions with as little friction as possible. The company is building a suite of technological solutions to help companies serve up answers to people's questions more easily.
Yext has remained focused on updates and advancements to progress its features, such as the 2023 launch of its conversational AI - Yext Chat - fueling the company's emphasis on building and managing its customer and employee search experiences.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
22% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2016
$0.5m
LATE VC
Jun 2014
$50.3m
SERIES F
Total funding: $118.3m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Programme
- Work From Anywhere
- Stay Informed
- Invested in Your Wellbeing
- Go Beyond Work-Life Balance
- Upward Mobility
Company HQ
Chelsea, New York, NY
Leadership
Brian Distelburger
(Co-Founder)Has served the company in a variety of Executive roles, including President & COO and CRO. Former Director at Traffix and COO at Consumer Digital.
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