Accountant, Spend Controllership

Google LLC; Mountain View, Sunnyvale (CA, CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target 15%

Benefits

Job summary

Google LLC 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• CPA or CA certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheets and P&L accounts; provide supporting documentation for reports.
• Advise on regulatory reports and financial analysis for management and external reports.
• Collaborate with global teams to drive efficiency and best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience

CPA or CA

Job description

X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing project planning, status reporting, timeline estimation, issue tracking, meeting facilitation, and project documentation.
  
• Ability to propose next steps and roadblock solutions and anticipate questions and challenges early, manage time, and follow work plans.
• Ability to have strong attention to detail, organizational skills and focus on continuous improvement.
  
• Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams.
  
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with executive management.
  

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.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $105000 - $151000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with new changes to existing processes.
  
• Provide financial records and supporting documentation to auditors, and assist with the development of process cycle memorandums and procedural walk-throughs.
  
• Use data to extract meaningful insights and monitor the performance of different areas of a business.
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.