Senior Manager, Cloud Controllership

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud is seeking a Senior Manager, Cloud Controllership to safeguard financial integrity, drive non-revenue accounting operations, and scale processes across Cloud. You will lead end-to-end accounting and controllership across leases (ASC 842), Sales Commissions and Incentives (ASC 340-40), and strategic M&A integrations, etc.

You will oversee monthly and quarterly close cycles for the related processes, maintain a robust internal controls environment (SOx), and partner closely with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• CPA or CA certification.
• 14 years of accounting experience in a related function, within public accounting, a technology company, or a multinational corporate environment
• Experience building, developing, or leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the controllership lead across complex and evolving Cloud emerging processes, including but not limited to, sales commissions and partner incentives (ASC 340-40), lease operations (ASC 842), systems transformations, process improvements, and strategic M&A planning and post-close integrations.
• Design, stand up and scale robust financial reporting frameworks and accounting operations for end-to-end record-to-report cycles across new and emerging processes.
• Partner cross-functionally with Cloud Finance, Corporate Accounting, Business and Operations teams to develop and improve financial reporting pipelines for significant and non-standard commercial transactions.
• Design, implement, and continuously elevate a robust SOx internal control framework across all owned workstreams, newly integrated businesses, and transformed systems.
• Manage, mentor, and coach a high-performing team, providing clear vision, operational guidance, and strategic prioritization.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication & project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA certification

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 14 years of experience in accounting or a related function, within public accounting, a technology company, or a multinational corporate environment
• Experience building, developing, or leading a team.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 14 years of experience in accounting or a related function, within public accounting, a technology company, or a multinational corporate environment
• Experience building, developing, or leading a team.

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and to support complex operational initiatives.
• Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams.
• Ability to sponsor and oversee the management of a portfolio of projects and programs.
• Ability to lead and drive work forward with cross-functional, senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work with minimal guidance and in a team environment.

About The Job

Google Cloud is one of the fastest-growing enterprise businesses in the industry. As the Senior Manager, Cloud Controllership, you will be a key leader in the Cloud Controllership organization, responsible for safeguarding financial integrity, driving non-revenue accounting operations, and scaling emerging processes for Google Cloud.

In this role, you will lead end-to-end accounting and controllership across complex operational domains, including Leases (ASC 842), Sales Commissions and Incentives (ASC 340-40), and strategic M&A integrations, etc.

You will oversee monthly and quarterly close cycles for the related processes, maintain a robust internal controls environment (SOx), and partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Cloud FP&A, Corporate Accounting, Operations, and external audit teams.

Additionally, you will advocate for finance modernization - driving automation, dismantling manual work loops, adopting AI-enabled workflows, and building a high-performing team.

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

US: $204000 - $284000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Act as the controllership lead across complex and evolving Cloud emerging processes, including but not limited to, sales commissions and partner incentives (ASC 340-40), lease operations (ASC 842), systems transformations, process improvements, and strategic M&A planning and post-close integrations.
• Design, stand up and scale robust financial reporting frameworks and accounting operations for end-to-end record-to-report cycles across new and emerging processes.
• Partner cross-functionally with Cloud Finance, Corporate Accounting, Business and Operations teams to develop and improve financial reporting pipelines for significant and non-standard commercial transactions.
• Design, implement, and continuously elevate a robust SOx internal control framework across all owned workstreams, newly integrated businesses, and transformed systems.
• Manage, mentor, and coach a high-performing team, providing clear vision, operational guidance, and strategic prioritization.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .