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Google Looking for Senior Accountant, Technical Infrastructure, Subsea Cable Construction at Chicago, IL, USA Full Time
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
- Experience with Lease Accounting (ASC 842), Construction Accounting, or Fixed Asset Accounting.
Preferred qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), MBA, or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Experience with SQL, SAP, and spreadsheet and presentation software.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and to support complex operational initiatives.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
- Excellent teamwork skills, and ability to work with cross-functional and international teams.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and focus on continuous improvement.
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.
You’ll lead an accounting process from end-to-end. Other responsibilities include reconciling balance sheets and P&L accounts, and providing supplementary financial information for internal and external reports.
The Technical Infrastructure Controllership and Accounting (TICA) team manages the global accounting for Google’s TI Capital Expenditures portfolio, manufacturing operations, leases, and related expenses. This infrastructure is at the foundation of Google – the global data centers, networks, and integrating hardware and software that powers both our unique customer products and services and our internal operations. From data centers and cloud regions to subsea cables, Google is committed to connecting the world. Our investments in infrastructure aim to further improve our network which helps improve global connectivity, supporting users and Google Cloud customers.
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 $99,000-$145,000 + 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 benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Act as the key business advisor for various fixed asset related construction activities.
- Review significant agreements and work with the US GAAP lease accounting team and technical accounting for proper accounting treatment.
- Present results and key findings to senior management.
- Work cross-functionally with TI construction teams, FP&A, US GAAP accounting teams, entity leads, International Controllership, and external auditors.
- Identify opportunities for process and system improvements, and drive implementation of the solutions.
