Finance Director, Acquire-to-Retire Process Controllership
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent practical experience.
- 20 years of business experience including 10 years of accounting experience in a similar role in the enterprise software space, supply chain management, or other capital-intensive business.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience leading transformative projects that will drive continuous improvement and have significant business impact.
- Experience with developing requirements, reviewing end-to-end processes, and contributing to and validating system design on implementations of enterprise financial reporting systems.
- Excellent end-to-end process orientation with problem solving, project management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to address issues, own the outcome, and continuously strive for excellent processes and deliverables.
- Excellent business partnering, influencing and presentation skills. Good business judgment, ability to communicate and partner effectively with executive business leaders and confidence to advocate for the right thing to do for the business and Google.
About the job
As Director, you will lead a team focused on end-to-end accounting, advisory and oversight for all fixed assets. You will have full responsibility for Google fixed asset financial close activities, segment reporting requirements, and management of all cost of sales, operating expenses and allocations hitting the profit and loss (P&L) internally and externally. You will oversee accurate accounting for global assets and liabilities, supporting centralization of accurate accounting for all worldwide spend and management of Google TI’s and REWS’ financial results and financial systems assurance for key finance systems. You will provide critical leadership in the design, implementation, maintenance, and oversight of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX standards. You will also provide business advisory services to TI and REWS on agreemnt-making, accounting, and tax treatments thereon, and supporting operational requirements and compliance needs, to help TI and REWS make the best and most complete business decisions.
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 $304,000-$423,000 + 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 benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all transactions are recorded timely and accurately into the company’s general ledger and financial statements with a focus on proactive issue identification and resolution. Interpret, review, and implement existing and new accounting pronouncements to ensure compliance with US GAAP as well as ascertaining and developing appropriate disclosures in the company’s SEC filings.
- Ensure compliant and timely support for all earnings releases and public financial disclosures, and other regulated entity compliance reporting for entities worldwide.
- Lead a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for all accounting areas and all associated activities.
- Lead and mentor the accounting team with a focus on advance communication, and effective partnership with leaders cross-functionally. Monitor and analyze the department to continuously develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining effectiveness of controls.
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