Close and Reporting Senior Manager, Cloud Finance Controllership

Minimum qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).

+ Candidates will typically have 14 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 10 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

+ Experience building, developing, or leading a team.

Preferred qualifications:

+ Audit experience.

+ Experience driving process improvement and other project management experience in cross-functional and high-growth environments.

+ In depth understanding of US GAAP accounting principles, including working knowledge of business recognition.

+ Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and to support complex operational initiatives.

+ Ability to lead and drive work forward with cross-functional, senior stakeholders.

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 utilize your problem-solving skills to support business objectives. You're a business partner for your specific group and direct the month-end close process and resolve issues as they arise, while keeping those affected by these issues informed as needed.

You will have the opportunity to support one of Google’s fastest growing organizations, and experience all facets of finance/accounting with respect to the Cloud business. You will be able to collaborate closely across the global Controllership organization to lead Cloud’s close process, improve the quality and efficiency of our close and reporting, and drive system automation and reporting.

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 $192,000-$273,000 + 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 for new hire 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 (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .

+ Support multiple high-priority, high-visibility areas of impact across Cloud Controllership.

+ Lead a team responsible for overseeing Cloud Controllership’s global close processes including timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for all accounting areas and all associated activities.

+ Lead Cloud’s reporting function, partnering across Controllership and Finance teams to support and continuously improve and scale close and reporting processes, including international expansion.

+ Monitor and analyze across the organization to continuously develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining effectiveness of controls and drive automation.

+ Partner closely across Finance to support diligence, executive reporting, and regular business reviews.

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