Product area
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.
Job description
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.
Qualifications
Job responsibilities
- Own and be accountable for accuracy, timeliness, effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting and processes related to controllership for your area (e.g., month-end close, year end statutory financial processes, profit and loss and B/S analytics, tax compliance, financial accounting).
- Prepare and present financial information to different audiences, including finance leaders, business partners, auditors and regional accountants.
- Participate in cross-finance readiness for product initiatives in APAC, providing jurisdictional expertise and partner with key stakeholders for successful implementation/launch.
- Develop solutions for current and potential problems, address potential issues and risks for a specific area, and focus on comprehensive and proactive planning to craft solutions.
- Identify opportunities to design new or improve current methods/processes (e.g., customized process documents or deliverables, policy updates, revised guidance), to increase efficiency or produce higher value for users.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
- Certification in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
- 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience managing project planning, status reporting, timeline estimation, issue tracking, meeting facilitation, and project documentation.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, with experience in ERP systems such as SAP, and in spreadsheet software and SQL.
- Ability to propose next steps and roadblock solutions and anticipate questions and challenges early, manage time, and follow work plans.
- Ability to manage a varied workload, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with executive management.
