Job Description

Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

The Vice President, Corporate Controller will lead and oversee Roku’s global accounting operations and technical accounting, ensuring financial integrity, transparency, and compliance. This role is pivotal in shaping the company’s accounting policies, maintaining fiscal records, managing the consolidation process, and preparing internal and external financial reports, including SEC filings. The Controller will also ensure adherence to SOX requirements and provide critical insights to support the company’s operating objectives.

As a key leader in the finance organization, the Controller will collaborate across teams to identify opportunities for scaling operations, improving efficiency, and driving financial excellence. This role requires a strategic mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and a commitment to fostering a strong internal control environment. This role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $400,000 - $650,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

The Corporate Accounting team at Roku plays a critical role in delivering accurate, timely, and transparent financial information that supports our business decisions and growth. We are a collaborative and high-performing group of professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

As part of the broader Finance organization, the team partners closely with leaders across Roku to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain a strong internal control environment, and deliver insights that drive strategic decision-making.

At Roku, we embrace a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Corporate Accounting team is no exception. We are passionate about scaling processes, solving complex challenges, and supporting the company’s mission to connect the world to streaming. Joining this team means being part of a group that values curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

• Partner closely with the Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and other senior leaders to provide guidance on financial and accounting matters


• Lead the oversight of accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Safeguard assets and maintain a robust internal control environment


• Foster relationships with business and functional leaders across Roku to stay informed of key activities, performance trends, opportunities, and risks


• Translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders, enhancing financial literacy and decision-making across the company


• Serve as the go-to expert for addressing complex accounting issues, including new contract structures, international expansion, and adoption of new accounting standards


• Assist in preparing materials for Audit Committee and Board meetings, ensuring concise and effective communication


• Act as the primary liaison to external auditors and other external stakeholders


• Build and lead a high-performing accounting team, focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to scale with Roku’s growth

Technical Expertise

• At least 15 years of experience in finance or accounting, including serving as a Controller for a publicly traded company


• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including expertise in complex revenue recognition standards, accounting for joint ventures, acquisitions, and contract structures


• A proven track record of maintaining financial operations and controls with precision and rigor

Industry Experience

• Experience in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments, ideally within technology, media or entertainment, or advertising industries


• A demonstrated ability to scale processes, controls, and financial systems in dynamic organizations


• Knowledge of international operations and global complexity, including experience entering new markets


• CPA certification and an undergraduate degree are required; an MBA or other graduate degree is preferred

Leadership and Collaboration

• A natural ability to lead, inspire, and build relationships across the organization


• Experience setting short- and long-term goals, prioritizing projects, and establishing performance metrics to drive results


• A commitment to fostering accountability and motivating teams to achieve their best


• Experience presenting at the Audit Committee and/or Board level

Impact and Integrity

• A strategic problem-solver who thrives under pressure and can break down complex challenges into actionable solutions


• Adaptability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, evolving environment with ambiguity


• A hands-on approach with a willingness to dive into the details when necessary


• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, earning the respect of stakeholders such as the Board, auditors, team members, and external partners


• A high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, with an ability to understand how actions impact others


• Unwavering integrity and ethical standards, demonstrated through adherence to corporate governance and an impeccable reputation for honesty

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.

We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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