Corporate Accounting Lead, Close and Reporting
Job Summary
Job Description
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CA certification
- 7 years of experience in accounting or related function
- 7 years of experience in public accounting or tech company
- 7 years of experience with GAAP
- Experience with financial reporting and operational accounting
- Experience with US GAAP and internal control best practices
- Experience creating accounting memos and process documentation
- Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
- Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
3 skills required
Job Details
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
- 7 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 5 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
- 7 years of experience in public accounting or a tech company, including experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- 7 years of experience with financial reporting/operational accounting.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with US GAAP and internal control best practices.
- Experience creating accounting memos and process documentation.
- Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems.
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
- Ability to effectively adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities, in a sometimes ambiguous and evolving area of scope.
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 tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.
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 $122,000-$180,000 + 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 .
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for day-to-day operations and close processes, including preparation or review of journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet and Profit and Loss (P&L) variance analysis, monthly financial reporting, etc.
- Manage accounting transactions and systems solutions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Conduct technical accounting research and prepare process documentation on complex or non-routine transactions in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of accounting controls, processes, and documentation to mitigate risks.
- Build cross-functional relationships across departments to support company initiatives, ensuring adherence to global policies.
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