Ability to remove and anticipate roadblocks with the potential to impede progress.

Ability to communicate effectively with executive management with excellent problem solving skills.

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

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 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.

In this role, you will motivate operational excellence by championing best-in-class processes and controls for Cloud Cost of goods sold (COGS) and Operational Expenditure (OpEx), ensuring accurate recording, closing, and reporting in compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will promote a culture of process improvement, motivating tangible efficiencies and enhancements within the Cloud Controllership team. You will partner with cross-functional teams throughout the end-to-end financial reporting process and contribute to a high-energy, growth-oriented team environment within the Cloud Controllership function.

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

• Oversee and ensure the accuracy or timeliness of the accounting close process for Cloud COGS and OpEx, including direct and indirect bookings and allocations, in compliance with US GAAP.
• Collaborate with Cloud finance team and broader controllership, finance, tax and legal teams to develop and implement a team strategy that prioritizes Cloud COGs and OpEx close, reporting, resilience, and compliance with Google Controllership standards.
• Develop a understanding of accounting systems and applications and identify opportunities to leverage technology to automate, optimize and improve Cloud Spend accounting processes.
• Develop comprehensive documentation of Cloud Spend accounting policies, procedures, and controls while leveraging excellent communication skills to guide and influence stakeholders, promoting collaboration and motivating positive outcomes.
• Represent the team in communication with Technical Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Corp Accounting, Allocations, Tax and global finance teams.