Senior Manager, International Accounting

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, with thousands of customers worldwide. With one central platform, brands can seamlessly deliver consistent, accurate, and engaging experiences and meaningfully connect with customers anywhere in the digital world. Our AI and machine learning technology powers the knowledge behind every customer engagement, 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 an experienced accounting professional to join our growing team. The Senior International Accounting Manager will lead key aspects of the company’s international accounting and statutory reporting, including overseeing international ledger closings, preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with filing requirements. This role also involves managing a team of three accounting professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international accounting, statutory compliance, and team leadership.

This role is fully on-site in our Hyderabad, India office.

What You'll Do 

• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for multiple international entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and company policies.
• Develop and implement processes to standardize statutory reporting while maintaining compliance with local accounting standards.
• Oversee the statutory audit process, including managing preparation of audit schedules, and ensuring timely and compliant filings for all international subsidiaries.
• Monitor changes in international accounting and tax regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
• Coordinate with external consultants, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with statutory filing requirements.
• Review financial statements (FS) and reports for international entities in accordance with local regulations and company policies. 
• Drive implementation of ICFR compliance in India under the Companies Act.
• Support and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Manage and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger
• Manage and mentor a team of three accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in financial reporting and operations.
• Ensure proper intercompany reconciliations and transactions, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and ensure compliance with intercompany policies.
• Ad-hoc projects as required.

What You Have

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional designation
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong team leader with experience building and managing an accounting team
• Proven project management skills with a focus on timeliness and high quality results
• Prior experience working in an international team environment
• Working understanding of GAAP/ IFRS / Local GAAP
• Proficient in managing and analyzing large-scale data
• Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and root causes analysis, and recommend corrective actions
• Detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment
• Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines
• Excellent written and formal presentation skills
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Bonus Points

• Experience with a Big 4 firm
• Familiarity with Netsuite, Coupa, Concur, Tableau
• Experience in a multi-country/currency environment
• Passion for process improvements and experience with AI and automation

Perks and Benefits

At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

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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.