Mark Beaton
About Mark Beaton
Mark Beaton is a Corporate Controller with extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting. He has held positions at several companies, including J.D. Irving, Limited, Cooke Inc., and comScore, Inc., and has a background in accounting education from Saint Mary's University.
Work at J.D. Irving
Mark Beaton has been serving as the Corporate Controller at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2020. His role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning for the organization. He works from the company's headquarters in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. His extensive experience in financial management contributes to the company's operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Previous Experience at Cooke Inc.
Prior to his current position, Mark Beaton worked as the Corporate Controller at Cooke Inc. for a period of seven months in 2020. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting within the organization, which is based in New Brunswick, Canada.
Experience at comScore, Inc.
Mark Beaton held multiple roles at comScore, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. He served as Senior Director of External Reporting and Policy for seven months, followed by a position as Vice President of External Reporting and Revenue for 11 months. He then transitioned to Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, where he worked for two years. His roles involved managing financial reporting and strategic planning initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Mark Beaton studied at Saint Mary's University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Accounting from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education at the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountants, completing a program from 2005 to 2006. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial management and accounting.
Career at Opower
Mark Beaton worked at Opower from 2013 to 2016, where he held several positions including Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting and Director of Financial Reporting. His responsibilities included overseeing revenue recognition processes and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards during his time in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Experience at KPMG US
Before his roles in the corporate sector, Mark Beaton spent eight years at KPMG US as a Senior Manager from 2005 to 2013. His experience at KPMG involved providing audit and advisory services, which helped him develop a comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards.