Finance Manager

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Brightcove KK (BCKK) is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who reports directly to the Country Manager and whose responsibilities include managing the monthly/quarterly accounting close, inter-office reporting with the corporate office, operational accounting/finance processes and budgeting/forecasting. This position is expected to play both coach and player roles in a team of 3.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the staff accountant by assigning daily tasks/responsibilities, providing annual expectations, providing periodic feedback including annual performance review and providing guidance on job-related responsibilities.
Manage the accounting close including the calendar of deliverables. Coordinate on the timing of the inter-office reporting package with the corporate office including royalty calculation and related payment.
Be responsible for bookings relating to BCKK sales and provide monthly reporting. Coordinate on status and results of bookings with both BCKK and corporate management.
Coordinate with others outside of the finance function on matters that are important to the closing process, i.e. Sales and Marketing.
Be the point person for Oracle reporting and administration for the general ledger, fixed assets and accounts payable, accounts receivable, and service contract manager modules. Work with the corporate office on proposed process/system improvements relating to Oracle.
Provide financial planning and analysis support to both the General Manager of BCKK and the corporate office.
Manage cash balance and payment including wire transfer
Be the point person for coordinating and updating policies and procedures as part of the revenue and general accounting areas.
Assist in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley section 404. Be responsible for documentation including updating narratives and key controls for applicable cycles.
Coordinate statutory audits and tax filings. Work directly with external accountants on statutory accounting matters.
Work closely with other members of the accounting and finance group and participate in meetings to discuss status of department initiatives and other process improvements.
Skills/Qualifications
Proven ability to work effectively in the environment of a growing company
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting
Minimum of 7​ years of accounting experience; commission experience preferred; Japanese CPA equivalent is a plus
Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and adapt to change while maintaining high productivity and meeting deadlines
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong MS Excel skills
Experience with Oracle is a plus
Native fluency in Japanese; Ability to articulate and comprehend the English Language
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Flexible on location, can be remote, hybrid or in Tokyo office
Manual dexterity required for typing
Demonstrate ability to problem-solve, prioritize and manage time effectively
Ability to work with a wide range of personality types, ages and diverse cultural backgrounds
Location
This position is based in Tokyo, Japan.
About Brightcove
Brightcove is a team of smart, passionate people who are revolutionizing the way organizations deliver video. We’re hyped up about storytelling, and about helping people connect, share experiences, and view the world. Bottom line: video is the world’s most compelling, exciting medium, and Brightcove exists to demonstrate that video means business.
As the industry leader in this space, we empower our customers to deliver top-notch video experiences to audiences on every screen in bold and innovative ways. When video is done right, it can have a powerful and lasting effect. Hearts open. Minds change. Creativity thrives. 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 passions and we have built a culture that values individual empowerment, excellence and collaboration. This culture enables us to develop technologies once thought impossible, provide customer support without parallel or excuses, and leverage the expertise and resources of a global infrastructure. We take our video seriously, and we take great pride in doing it as one team.
Working at Brightcove
As the undisputed global leader in powering premium video for our customers, Brightcove recruits and retains highly qualified and motivated individuals, creating an environment where people can innovate and achieve their best, and we reward them for their performance by giving them the opportunity to share in the company’s success. We offer competitive benefits and compensation packages.
We offer flexible options to work in our Tokyo office, remotely or in a hybrid set up (only exceptions are the roles that MUST work a certain way which we are finalizing soon). If you choose to work in the office, our Tokyo office is located at PMO Tamachi 9th floor, 5-31-17 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014, within a 3 minute walking distance from JR TAMACHI station and Toei Mita/Asakusa line MITA station. Whichever option you choose, we have plenty of opportunities to meet your colleagues around the globe and we also celebrate a variety of personal interests with organized groups and clubs including an Employee Action Committee, Women of Brightcove, Pride of Brightcove, Parents of Brightcove … and more to come!
If you've gotten all the way to the bottom of this description, thank you for your interest in Brightcove! If this role sounds like something that is exciting to you please don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't meet all of our qualifications. We recognize that no candidate is perfect and Brightcove would love to have the chance to get to know you.
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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you need any accommodations for your interview, please email ****
Send us your resume if you are interested and want to learn more!
**Please submit your resume in English to be considered for this role.**

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