Devices and Services Business Controller

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Platform & Devices accounting team manages the full accounting process end to end, collaborating cross-finance and cross-functionally to implement best practices and support Google's business objectives.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and education. US salaries are published here with a broad range, plus a 15% bonus target, equity and benefits, reflecting market norms in Chicago and nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• CPA or CA certification.
• 7 years of experience in accounting or related function, or 5 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end product controllership processes, policies, and controls, recommending best practices to optimize workflows and maintain compliance.
• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders to define, implement, and govern cross-functional revenue accounting systems and processes.
• Review deal structures and perform technical accounting assessments to determine appropriate accounting treatments and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Lead accounting operational readiness for hardware product launches to ensure products, systems, and workflows are fully finance-ready prior to launch.
• Prepare month-end close financials, execute key SOX controls with internal and external auditors, and drive scalability by centralizing and automating accounting processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

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

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 7 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 5 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Experience managing project planning, status reporting, timeline estimation, issue tracking, meeting facilitation, and project documentation.
• Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

About The Job

Consisting of experienced, creative, driven and savvy high-performers, our team manages the accounting for Google's Platform & Devices product area. As a member of this team, you know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. A team player at heart, you collaborate cross-finance and cross-functionally to manage best practices for your areas. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support Google's business objectives.

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

US: $128000 - $187000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Develop and execute end-to-end product controllership processes, policies, and controls, recommending best practices to optimize workflows and maintain compliance.
• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders to define, implement, and govern cross-functional revenue accounting systems and processes.
• Review deal structures and perform technical accounting assessments to determine appropriate accounting treatments and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Lead accounting operational readiness for hardware product launches to ensure products, systems, and workflows are fully finance-ready prior to launch.
• Prepare month-end close financials, execute key SOX controls with internal and external auditors, and drive scalability by centralizing and automating accounting processes.

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