Accounting Operations Lead, Cloud Revenue

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience, along with at least 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function. If you hold an advanced degree, you can qualify with just 1 year of experience. Your expertise includes a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), particularly focusing on Revenue (ASC 606) Accounting in a public accounting or multinational company setting. You are also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA), which is preferred for this role. Your ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams is essential, as is your excellent investigative and problem-solving skills.

What you'll do

As an Accounting Operations Lead at Google, you will be a key member of the Google Cloud Controller team, which handles core accounting and compliance responsibilities. You will advise on financial and accounting matters, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting data for accounting and reporting. Your role will involve performing detailed accounting analysis of complex business transactions with multiple performance obligations and preparing adjusting entries as necessary. You will collaborate with internal business teams to develop scalable and repeatable processes that ensure appropriate revenue recognition. Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to streamline processes in collaboration with cross-functional leads will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will perform monthly and quarterly business close procedures and assist with ad-hoc accounting projects to support proper revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a team that is focused on enabling the exceptional growth of Google Cloud. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking cloud solutions, including Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, SaaS subscriptions, and professional services. The environment encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing you to contribute to the digital transformation of clients with comprehensive and modern security operations. You will be supported in your professional growth and development, with opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career within the company.