The Assistant Controller will be a key member of the accounting and reporting leadership team reporting to the Controller. The ideal candidate will oversee and direct all general ledger and consolidation and reporting and related internal controls. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing GL accounting, payroll, equity, SEC reporting and compliance with local, state and federal reporting requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage general ledger accounting, consolidation and reporting related to a publicly traded technology company
- Lead teams responsible for general ledger accounting and reporting in the daily operations, accounting close and performance of internal controls
- Assist the Controller in development, implementation and oversight of company-wide accounting policies, practices, and internal controls consistent with SEC, US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley S404 compliance
- Oversee general ledger, equity and payroll accounting and all GL financial transactions
- Coordinate reporting and consolidation of U.S. and foreign entities and ensure timely reporting
- Review and perform internal controls over accounting and financial reporting and support SOX compliance and testing
- Lead compliance of technical accounting matters including equity accounting, business combinations, goodwill assessment, capitalization of software development, income taxes, and lease accounting
- Manage and develop accounting team with a focus on career growth and enhancement
- Interact with external auditors as it relates to the annual financial statement audit and quarterly reviews
- Prepare financial statements and SEC reporting and disclosure
- Manage financial systems and service providers.
Skills/Qualifications:
- B.S or Masters in Accounting
- CPA Required
- 10+ years of related experience
- 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
- Experience with Oracle a plus
Must be able to work out of our Boston office 2-3 days a week
About Brightcove
Brightcove is a diverse, global team of smart, passionate people who are revolutionizing the way organizations deliver video. We’re hyped up about storytelling, and about helping organizations reach their audiences in bold and innovative ways. When video is done right, it can have a powerful and lasting effect. Hearts open. Minds change.
Since 2004, Brightcove has been supporting customers that are some of the largest media companies, enterprises, events, and non-profit organizations in the world. There are over 600 Brightcovers globally, each of us representing our unique talents and we have built a culture that values authenticity, individual empowerment, excellence and collaboration. This culture enables us to harness the incredible power of video and create an environment where you will want to grow, stay and thrive. Bottom line: We take our video seriously, and we take great pride in doing it as #oneteam.
WORKING AT BRIGHTCOVE
We strive to provide our employees with an environment where they can do their best work and be their best selves. This includes a focus on our employees’ work experience, and we actively support a culture where inclusion and growth are at the center. We hire, recognize, and promote employees who are committed to these same ideals. We value collaboration, creativity, work/life balance, professional growth, and creating an empowering space for open communication. No matter where our employees work, remotely or in one of our global offices, employees have plenty of opportunities to meet colleagues and celebrate a variety of personal interests and perspectives.
While remote work arrangements are available for most positions we also offer hybrid or on-site working options in our Boston office, located in beautiful Fort Point harbor. Employees enjoy access to fully-stocked kitchens and social activities including: happy hours, trivia, ping pong tournaments, and events and celebrations of all kinds.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Brightcove embraces diversity and seeks candidates who support persons of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. If you need any accommodations for your interview, please email [email protected].
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At Brightcove, we believe that providing comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits packages across the globe are essential to our employees. Base salary is just one component of Brightcove’s total rewards program. We offer a wide range of benefits and perks that may include bonus or commission, Brightcove stock, unlimited paid time off, 401(K) matching, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), generous employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions, tuition reimbursement, 100% paid parental leave and more.
USA Brightcove Base Salary Range
$165,200—$247,800 USD
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What We Do
When video is done right, it can have a powerful effect. Hearts open. Minds change. Since 2004, Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV) has helped customers experience the incredible potential of video, empowering organizations in over 70 countries to touch audiences in bold and innovative ways. We achieve this with fierce technology, exceptional customer support and the expertise of a global infrastructure. Video is the world’s most compelling medium, and Brightcove exists to demonstrate that video means business.
