Risk and Controls Specialist, Business Finance

1 Day ago • 1-4 Years • Finance • $102,000 PA - $146,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Risk and Controls Specialist, Business Finance at Google will design and implement internal controls for Ads, Business, and Payments areas. This role requires collaboration with Business Finance Accounting Controllership to establish a strong control environment for SOX and non-SOX areas. Responsibilities include evaluating control deficiencies, designing remediation plans, facilitating quarterly certifications, performing annual risk assessments, and maintaining SOX documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA), and 4+ years of experience in accounting or a related function. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance
  • Professional Accounting qualification (CA or CPA)
  • 4+ years of accounting experience or 1 year with advanced degree
  • Design and implement effective internal controls
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
  • Evaluate control deficiencies and design remediation plans
Good to have:
  • Industry security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CISA)
  • Experience with ASC 605 and ASC 606
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Professional Accounting qualification (CA or CPA).
  • 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Industry security certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, CISA, etc.).
  • Experience with Business Recognition principles under ASC605 and ASC606.
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments and multiple teams simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and deliver on commitments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and people management skills, with the ability to work with teams cross-functionally.

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 $102,000-$146,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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

  • Design and implement effective Internal Control over Ads, Business and Payments areas to address relevant assertions.
  • Work closely with Business Finance Accounting Controllership to create an effective control environment for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and non-Sarbanes-Oxley scope areas.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across Google’s business and product areas to influence change related to controls and process improvements.
  • Evaluate control deficiencies and design and oversee remediation plans. Facilitate the completion of all other necessary work by process and control owners to manage the quarterly certification by the control owners.
  • Perform annual risk assessments. Create and maintain the currency of all relevant SOX documentation. Take stewardship of SOX controls and in-scope processes and become an advocate for controls throughout the Organization.

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