Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Google Cloud

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
  
• 10 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 8 years with with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
  
• 7 years of experience in an Enterprise Software or SaaS environment.
• 5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
• Experience in building financial dashboards, reporting packages and visualizing data.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and projects in cross-functional and high-growth environments.

Familiarity with SAP or similar large-scale ERP systems.

Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams.

Ability to have strong attention to detail, organizational skills and focus on continuous improvement.

Strong leadership skills and ability to drive change, including influencing a broad group of stakeholders across a variety of levels within the team and across the company.

Proven track record in public accounting or project managing internal and external audits for large, multinational organizations with complex revenue recognition processes.

About the job

Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. You know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.

You'll lead an accounting process from end-to-end. Other responsibilities include reconciling balance sheets and P&L accounts, and providing supplementary financial information for internal and external reports.

Cloud and AI are at the core of Google's strategy. We're developing industry-leading cloud solutions, including Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace, infused with the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence. If you're passionate about technology that pushes boundaries and makes a real-world impact, this is your chance to build the AI-powered future with us.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$221,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end/quarter-end close process for Cloud, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of business and expenses. Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reports that drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Lead automation projects and identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability of financial reporting. Collaborate with technical teams to resolve system-related issues and optimize data flows for seamless reporting.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to provide financial insights and support the achievement of strategic goals. Lead cross-functional projects that require financial expertise, including new product launches, market expansions, etc.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and provide insights to management. Assess internal controls, identify gaps, and design solutions to strengthen financial processes and mitigate risk.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide clear variance explanations to key stakeholders.