Senior Customer Success Manager-US

Certinia (formerly FinancialForce) delivers a Services-as-a-Business platform that powers and connects all aspects of services operations, from services estimation and delivery to customer success management and financial planning and accounting. The company's Professional Services Automation (PSA), Customer Success, and ERP solutions—delivered on Salesforce’s leading cloud platform—provide services businesses with the intelligence and agility to deliver high-quality services, elevate customer experiences and accelerate growth. Headquartered in Austin Texas, with offices around the world, Certinia is backed by Haveli Investments, General Atlantic and Salesforce Ventures. For more information, visit .

THE ROLE

We're looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Customer Success Manager (CSM) to join our growing team. In this role, you'll be a trusted advisor to a portfolio of Certinia customers, and will leverage product expertise to proactively connect customer business outcomes to Certinia’s product capabilities, ensuring tangible value is realized. You'll be a critical part of their success, helping them adopt our products, navigate challenges, and expand their use of our platform.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE

Drive Customer Adoption and Value: You'll be responsible for executing our customer success playbooks, from onboarding to regular check-ins. You'll create and manage Success Plans that guide customers to adopt key features and best practices, confirming that they are achieving their desired business outcomes and value from our products. Provide Expert Guidance: Act as a functional expert, offering guidance on standard configurations and leading practices. You'll answer basic "how-to" questions and troubleshoot common user issues, ensuring a smooth and effective user experience. Manage Customer Health and Risk: Proactively monitor customer health indicators and engagement patterns to identify and mitigate churn risks. You'll report any red flags to management and collaborate with internal teams to address potential issues. Build and Nurture Relationships: You will develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across your accounts, building trust and fostering a sense of advocacy for Certinia. Collaborate on Account Strategy: Work closely with the Account Executive to co-develop and execute account plan items focused on adoption and value attainment. You'll also support the sales and professional services teams on opportunities for expansion.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

Proven Experience in Customer Success: You should have a track record of successfully managing a portfolio of enterprise customers with a book of business of around 10 million ARRin a SaaS environment. Strong Technical and Product Acumen: You can quickly learn and understand new technology. You're comfortable providing functional guidance and troubleshooting common issues. Excellent Communication and Relationship Skills: You are a natural at building rapport and trust with customers. You can clearly and effectively communicate complex information, manage difficult conversations, and maintain a positive relationship even during high-stress situations. Proactive and Strategic Thinking: You don't just react to problems; you anticipate them. You can identify risks and opportunities within an account and take action to address them. Collaboration and Teamwork: You're a team player who can work effectively with internal teams across Sales, Professional Services, and Support to ensure a seamless customer experience.

WHAT ELSE WOULD BE GREAT

Experience with Certinia products. or a strong understanding of professional services automation (PSA), enterprise resource planning (ERP), or customer relationship management (CRM) software. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Experience working with Salesforce and the Salesforce ecosystem. The reasonably expected base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $190,000 full OTE (80/20 split) Please note that the final offer will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market data. In addition to a competitive base salary, Certinia offers: Holistic Wellness Program: Monthly wellness stipends to use toward gym memberships, mental health resources, or fitness equipment, alongside access to premium wellness apps. Flexible Work Environment: We support work-life balance through a variety of remote, hybrid and flexible scheduling options for many roles. Industry-Leading Parental Leave: Generous fully-paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents to support your family’s newest additions. Comprehensive Coverage: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with a competitive company match, and generous paid time off (PTO) plus observed company holidays. Growth & Development: A commitment to your professional evolution through internal workshops, skill-building initiatives, and supported learning paths. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Certinia