Vice President / Corporate Controller, Brightcove
$201.6-302.4k
Leading cloud-based online video platform
Job no longer available
Leading cloud-based online video platform
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$201.6-302.4k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To break through to audiences everywhere by offering powerful video solutions for marketing, enterprise communications, and more.
Role
Who you are
- B.S or Masters in Accounting
- CPA Required
- 15 years of related experience
- Experience with Oracle a plus
- Broad knowledge of the field with strong leadership and technical accounting skills
- Proven ability to work effectively in a public company environment
- Demonstrated ability to be nice, smart and get things done
What the job involves
- The Vice President, Corporate Controller will be a key member of the Finance leadership team reporting directly to the CFO. The ideal candidate will oversee and direct all financial accounting activities
- The candidate will be responsible for overseeing GL accounting, payroll, equity, AP, AR, revenue, SEC reporting and compliance with local, state and federal reporting requirements
- Manage all aspects of accounting and reporting related to a publicly traded technology company
- Direct and lead accounting teams in the development, implementation and oversight of company-wide accounting policies, practices, and internal controls consistent with SEC, US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley S404 compliance
- Manage the accounting close and consolidation for U.S. and foreign entities and ensure timely and accurate SEC reporting
- Maintain effective internal controls and procedures over financial reporting and support compliance and testing
- Ensure compliance with technical accounting matters including revenue recognition, equity accounting, business combinations, capitalization of software development, income taxes, and lease accounting
- Oversee customer collections, treasury function and cash management and forecasting
- Manage and develop accounting team with a focus on career growth and enhancement
- Collaborate with other members of the department and the broader organization in matters related to financial operations
- Facilitate sales by providing guidance on deal structure, revenue recognition, and other operational/billing matters for prospective customer arrangements
- Manage the relationship with the external auditors as it relates to the annual financial statement audit and quarterly reviews
- Prepare materials and participate in management, board, and audit committee reporting
- Ensure timely filing of tax returns and other accounting/tax compliance matters, both domestic and international
- Manage relationships with financial institutions including operating and investment accounts
- Manage financial systems and service providers
Our take
Brightcove enables content creators to gain additional revenue from their online video products through new distribution and analytics opportunities. Its services generate a cash flow by allowing advertisers to purchase sponsorship bumpers and watermarks. But that's just the start; the firm is also drawing in customers as a cutting-edge analytics platform.
The company now operates in more than 60 countries and is developing new strategies that enhance current offerings and create opportunities to expand existing businesses. The latter includes the 2023-launched Brightcove Communication Studios, a platform that helps teams better communicate and engage with internal stakeholders as well as an Ad Monetisation service for client companies.
Brightcove now works with customers across a range of sectors and industries, including BBC, Adobe, Ford, Forbes, and Premier League and continues to spoil its customers with new features and incentives.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2010
$12m
SERIES D
May 2008
$4m
SERIES D
Total funding: $157.2m
Company benefits
- Nourishment: Catered lunches and fully-stocked kitchens around the globe, you’ll never go hungry here!
- Financial Wellness: Plan for the future with our competitive compensation packages, 401K matching, and recognition awards.
- Employee Experience: It’s not all about work. From poker games to summer happy hours (virtual and in-person), and epic Halloween parties—we bring the fun.
- Learning & Development: You’ll solve challenging problems daily here. And to help you do that we’ve got tuition reimbursement programs, mentoring partnerships, and regular meetups like our Women in Technology initiative.
- Giving Back: We’re all about making an impact on local communities, so we encourage employees to take volunteer time off and match charitable donations up to $100.
- Health: Outstanding health and wellness benefits help you nourish body and soul so you can be your best self.
- Time Off: Refresh, recharge, and keep work and life in balance with our generous vacation benefits, including unlimited PTO and half-day Fridays!
Company HQ
Fort Point Channel Landmark District, Boston, MA
Leadership
Marc DeBevoise
(CEO)Experienced Executive with over 15 years in senior roles. They are currently an Executive Producer at Horizon: An American Saga, an Advisory Board Member at Antenna, and a Board President at The Door.
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