Business Controller, Platforms and Ecosystem Controllership - Singapore

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.

Additional job description

In this role, you will be a key player on both the global Platforms and Ecosystems (P&E) Business Controllership and APAC Finance/Controllership teams. You will partner closely with the business and a number of cross-functional teams extending beyond Finance organization both regionally and globally (e.g., Product, Global Partnerships, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Operations etc.) to support one of the fastest growing and dynamic businesses in Google.

As a member of this team, you will know your accounting principles and the full financial processes end-to-end. Every day is a new challenge, and you will be continually looking for ways to help our team get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. You will move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you will tap into your problem-solving skills to support Google's business objectives.

Qualifications

Job responsibilities

• Take ownership and accountability for accuracy, timeliness, effectiveness and efficiency of APAC regional financial reporting and processes related to controllership for your area (e.g., Google One (G1) subscription).
• Participate in cross-finance readiness for product initiatives, working through Tax, Legal, Treasury, Accounting and Operational implications, providing product and jurisdictional expertise.
• Partner with key stakeholders to enable successful launch operationalization/implementation. Participate in system design and accounting testing as required.
• Collaborate with global and regional cross-functional teams to lead and manage execution of global business programs with an APAC focus.
• Act as the first point of contact and provide advisory support to the business on commercial agreements, ensuring timely agreement execution and compliance. Articulate risks to management, provide insights and make recommendations to help inform decision-making.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in accounting, finance, controllership, or a related function.
• Experience in a public accounting or multinational company setting.

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or other professional accounting accreditation.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of accounting principles with the ability to adapt to data queries (i.e. SQL), reporting, presentation and visualization.
• Understanding accounting principles with the ability to autonomously prioritize and manage a varied workflow to deliver quality results in a demanding, change-oriented and fast-paced environment..
• Ability to work with cross-functional and international teams, influence others and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Excellent problem solving, impeccable business judgment skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executive management.