Revenue Recognition Lead, Global Deal Desk, Cloud Controllership
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
- 14 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 10 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
- 6 years of experience in an Enterprise Software/SaaS environment.
- Experience building, developing, or leading a team.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives and projects in cross-functional and high-growth environments.
- Experience in the business recognition profession with understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, specifically business recognition principles and application within tech.
- Ability to build/lead high-performing teams, fostering individual growth through coaching and mentorship.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex accounting information to executive management and cross-functional partners.
- Excellent problem-solving and adaptable skills with a strong work ethic, excels in a fluid environment and navigates ambiguity to drive solutions.
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.
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.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
- Lead a team responsible for supporting the launch of new product offerings and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment with technical accounting requirements, operational feasibility, and internal control standards.
- Combine technical accounting and commercial understanding with problem-solving and influencing skills and a flexible work style to support multiple high-priority/high-visibility areas across Cloud Controllership.
- Build for scale, collaborating cross-functionally to create robust processes for seamless financial reporting for Cloud launches ensure launch initiatives align with Cloud’s strategy and utilize Google’s resources efficiently.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration by partnering to launch processes, drive continuous improvement and ensure seamless launch execution for long-term success for Google Cloud.
- Lead networks of professional leaders in the Enterprise space to collect Accounting best practices and benchmarks and provide insights to executive leaders and cross-functional partners.
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