Account Manager

Column is the software platform for public information. We build automated tools and workflow solutions that help governments, law firms, and media organizations notify the public. Today, thousands of publishers and tens of thousands of agencies, firms, and individuals rely on Column to keep their communities informed every day. We’re reimagining how public information connects people, institutions, and media. We're a remote-first team of engineers, designers, and builders who are committed to creating software that supports an informed public. Reports to: Director of Growth Location: Remote Employment type: Full-time The Opportunity Column has over 900 small and medium sized customers and non-contracted advertisers — one-off filers, walk-up advertisers, and recurring but non-contracted customers. Today, there is no active account management process for these customers. This role will build and execute that process from scratch, directly impacting our customer success, expansion opportunities, and financial health. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with a direct line to the Director of Growth. You will be a dedicated revenue operations hire, with a clear path to broader finance and operations responsibilities as we scale. What You'll Do Build the Account Management process (first 60 days): Learn and document the current state of customers across all advertisers and their associated publishers Design and document the outreach cadence for non-contracted advertisers Set up tracking systems in Stripe, Front, and Looker to monitor health and collection status Execute Advertiser Outreach (ongoing) Identify and prioritize past due individual notice invoices Contact advertisers via email and phone (Dialpad) to secure payment Coordinate with publishers to confirm payment status and resolve disputes Escalate complex cases to CSMs or Support when publisher confirmation is needed Document all outreach and outcomes in Front and our tracking systems Optimize And Scale (ongoing) Analyze customer behavior patterns to identify which customers can be expanded into large enterprise opportunities Recommend process improvements to reduce days sales outstanding (DSO) Collaborate with Engineering and Product on Stripe workflow improvements Build dashboards in Looker to track KPIs and report weekly to leadership Required What You'll Need 5+ years in Account Management, Accounts Receivable, and Revenue Operations, or similar role Experience with Stripe or similar payment platforms Strong written and verbal communication skills — you will be emailing and calling advertisers directly Comfort with data and dashboards — you will track your own KPIs Self-starter mentality — this process does not exist yet; you will build it Preferred Experience in B2B SaaS or marketplace environments Familiarity with Front, HubSpot, Looker, or similar tools Understanding of basic revenue recognition principles (ASC 606) Experience working with publishers, governments, and law firms Tools You'll Use Stripe — invoice lookup, payment status, customer data Front — customer communication and outreach tracking Dialpad — phone outreach to advertisers HubSpot — customer/contact lookup Looker — KPI dashboards and reporting Notion — SOP documentation and process notes Slack — coordination with CSMs, Support, and Finance teams KPIs & Incentive Structure Your performance bonus is tied to DSO reduction for the individual notice invoice portfolio. Metric Baseline (current state) 90-day target 12-month target Expansion No active tracking $50k/year Upsell No active tracking $100k/year Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) No active tracking Establish baseline Under 60 days Outstanding balance $500k+ Reduce by 25% ($125k) Reduce by 50% ($250k) Collection rate No active process 50% of targeted invoices contacted 85% recovery on pursued invoices Bad debt reserve No reserve 10-15% of outstanding identified as uncollectible <10% write-off rate Bonus Structure Base bonus: Tied to expansion, upsell, and reducing our DSO Compensation: $80,000-$85,000 + performance bonus tied to expansion revenue, new opportunity mining, and collection targets Career Path Responsibilities This role is designed as a stepping stone to broader finance and operations responsibilities. As Column scales and hires a Director of Finance, you will have the opportunity to: Expand into broader revenue operations (SaaS subscriptions, publisher payables) Lead process improvements across Finance, Support, and CSM teams Grow into a Revenue Operations Manager or similar role

The role involves building and executing an account management process from scratch for small and medium-sized customers. Key duties include managing advertiser outreach for payment collection and analyzing customer behavior to identify expansion opportunities.

Candidates need 5+ years of experience in Account Management, Accounts Receivable, or Revenue Operations, with proficiency in Stripe or similar payment platforms. A self-starter mentality and strong communication skills for direct advertiser interaction are essential.

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• Account Management
• Accounts Receivable
• Revenue Operations
• Payment Platforms
• Data Analysis
• KPI Tracking
• B2B SaaS
• Revenue Recognition
• Customer Outreach
• DSO Reduction
• Process Design
• Financial Reporting

• Finance & Accounting
• Sales
• Software
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level