AuditBoard
Director, Customer Success – Strategic Accounts (Remote)
Job Summary
The role of the Director of Customer Success involves leading a team dedicated to managing strategic high-value accounts, focusing on driving value realization, retention, and growth. The candidate will develop and execute customer success strategies, build executive relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, and support teams. They should have significant experience in SaaS or technology industries, with a proven track record in managing enterprise customers and influencing executive stakeholders. The position emphasizes operational excellence, metrics management, and fostering customer advocacy to support company revenue and long-term customer satisfaction.
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Job Description
Who We Are
Having surpassed $200M ARR and continuing to grow, AuditBoard is the leading audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform on the market. More than 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, leverage our award-winning technology to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. And our customers love us: AuditBoard is top-rated onG2.com and Gartner Peer Insights.
At AuditBoard, we inspire each other to innovate and are proud of what we are producing. We spend each day thinking of new ways to help our customers and contribute to the greater good of our company and our surrounding communities. We are all about assisting each other and breaking through barriers to create the most loved audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform by our customers. This is how we have become one of the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in North America for the sixth year in a row, as ranked by Deloitte!
Why This Role is Exciting
We are seeking a seasoned and strategicDirector of Customer Success to lead a team focused on our most complex and high-valueStrategic customer segment. This role is responsible for driving value realization, retention, growth, and advocacy within our top-tier accounts. You will lead a team of high-performing Customer Success Managers (CSMs) and work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Support, and Executive teams to deliver best-in-class experiences that align with customer goals and drive company revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Build and execute the Customer Success strategy for Strategic accounts, ensuring alignment with company OKRs and revenue goals.
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Strategic CSMs.
Represent the voice of the customer internally, driving influence across product, engineering, and leadership teams.
Customer Engagement & Value Realization
Guide customers through key lifecycle milestones including onboarding, adoption, expansion, and renewal.
Ensure strategic accounts achieve measurable business outcomes through your organization's efforts.
Develop executive relationships with customer stakeholders and align account plans with their long-term objectives.
Operational Excellence
Use customer health data and segmentation to proactively manage risk and identify growth opportunities.
Define and optimize key success metrics including retention, NPS, CSAT, and upsell.
Standardize processes and playbooks for managing strategic customers at scale.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate closely with Sales, Renewals, Implementation, and Support to ensure seamless handoffs and consistent customer experience.
Partner with Marketing and Product on customer advocacy and feedback loops.
Attributes for a Successful Candidate (Please list 5-6 must-have qualifications here)
8–10+ years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or related fields, with at least 3+ years in leadership roles.
Proven success managing Strategic/Enterprise customers in a SaaS or technology company.
Strong understanding of customer lifecycle management, QBRs/EBRs, and strategic account planning.
Ability to influence and communicate at executive levels (C-suite), both internally and externally.
Demonstrated experience managing to metrics: retention, growth, and customer health.
Passion for customer outcomes, team development, and operational rigor.
Familiarity with tools like Gainsight, Salesforce, Zendesk, or similar platforms.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Nice to Have
Experience in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment or Auditboard products a plus
Background supporting customers in regulated or complex industries (e.g., Financial Services, Audit, Risk & Compliance).
Our Company Values
Customer obsession: Apply relentless focus on listening to and understanding customers as the core of everything we do
Win, together: Drive to be the best while supporting each other’s success
Gritty resilience: Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, balancing immediate priorities with big-picture strategic goals
Personal improvement: Stay eager to share insights, seek feedback, and continuously learn
Constant innovation: Challenge the status quo and drive improvements
Perks*
Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America!
Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
Remote and hybrid work options, plus lunch in the Cerritos office
Comprehensive employee health coverage (all locations)
401K with match (US) or pension with match (UK)
Competitive compensation & bonus program
Flexible Vacation (US exempt & CA) or 25 days (UK)
Time off for your birthday & volunteering
Employee resource groups
Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!
*perks may vary based on eligibility/location
Please note that background checks are required. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information.
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