Accountant, Spend Controllership

Google•Chicago, IL

4d•$105,000 - $151,000

About The Position

The Finance organization provides in-depth analysis for strategic decisions across Google products, develops forward-thinking analysis, generates management reports, and scales automated financial processes. This Accountant role focuses on identifying and mitigating financial risks associated with process changes, supporting audits, and using data to monitor business performance and extract insights. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed U.S. compensation is $105,000–$151,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
Four years of experience in accounting or a related function, or one year of experience with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing project planning, status reporting, timeline estimation, issue tracking, meeting facilitation, and project documentation.
Ability to propose next steps and solutions to roadblocks, anticipate questions and challenges early, manage time, and follow work plans.
Collaborative style and ability to work with cross-functional and international teams.
Strong attention to detail and focus on continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive management.
Excellent investigative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with new changes to existing processes.
Provide financial records and supporting documentation to auditors, and assist with developing process cycle memorandums and procedural walk-throughs.
Use data to extract meaningful insights and monitor the performance of different areas of a business.