Director of Accounting

This position will be a key member of the Yelp Finance organization and report to the Corporate Controller. It will lead Yelp's Accounting team, comprising General Ledger Accounting, Revenue Accounting, and SEC Reporting.

The Accounting team is a group of finance professionals who are ambitious, have fun in what they do, and are highly collaborative. They take care of the month-end accounting close for all of Yelp's entities, including our international locations; then consolidating those financial results and communicating to stakeholders both internally and externally. What sets this team apart is the vast experience it has to offer, gained through exposure to key business partners as well as the wide array of financial topics covered.

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Yelp, we're looking for great people, not just those who simply check off all the boxes. This is a full-time remote role based in the United States.

Oversee the Accounting team comprising: General Ledger, Revenue Accounting, and SEC Reporting, which is a talented and dedicated team of accounting professionals ranging from Staff Accountant to Associate Accounting Director level.
• Lead change management initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, streamline accounting processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion professional growth by providing guidance, resources, and opportunities that enhance leadership capabilities across the Accounting team.
• Directly manage and mentor several managers on the Accounting team in setting their goals and objectives, giving constructive feedback on performance, and providing guidance on accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead the monthly close process for Yelp, ensuring the team is appropriately structured to meet deadlines and deliver both internal and external communication of financial results.
• Provide insights into the financial results as part of the monthly financial review meetings with Yelp Finance management.
• Responsible for the review of Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings in conjunction with the SEC Reporting team, ensuring the appropriate application and implementation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") requirements and changes.
• Support the Investor Relations team through the review of key earnings information and provision of other insights as part of that team's process to communicate Yelp's results through the quarterly Shareholder Letter.
• Act as the primary point of contact with internal and external auditors regarding SEC filings and Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") audit, resolving any audit-related issues.
• Provide oversight of various system projects and other initiatives relevant to the Accounting team. In particular, focus on efforts to automate processes where possible, especially through AI and large language model (LLM) tools, implement new systems when required, and maximize the utilization of the Company's various accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Ensure the team's compliance with policies and procedures in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") requirements, focusing on continuous evaluation of Yelp's control environment to ensure the controls in place continue to be adequate.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting filings for Yelp's international entities based in North America and Europe.
• Review certain periodic accounting entries and reconciliations for riskier and complex accounts, as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Accounting Operations, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A teams by proactively collaborating to ensure the efficient and accurate flow of information, fostering alignment, and supporting business objectives.

• CPA designation required.
• 12+ years of relevant Accounting work experience required.
• Big 4 public accounting and public company experience preferred.
• Experience managing an Accounting team at a large company (annual revenues of over $500 million) preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks for the team while continuing to meet goals and deadlines.
• Experience in implementing new accounting systems and processes is a plus, particularly within AI or LLM tools.
• Confidence in dealing with senior management in the Finance team, and other teams within Yelp.

• Effective your first day: Full medical, vision, and dental
• 15 days PTO (accrual begins on date of hire and increases with 2+ years of tenure thereafter), 12 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Up to 14 weeks of parental leave
• Monthly wellness subsidy
• Work from home reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Compensation range for this position is $194,000 - $291,000 annually. You may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits.