Investments Accounting Advisor, Cloud Strategic Deals

Google•Chicago, IL

3d•$157,000 - $227,000

About The Position

As a member of Google’s Cloud Strategic Deals Accounting team, the Investments Accounting Advisor assesses accounting arrangements for investments made by Google Cloud. The role partners with business and commercial teams to understand agreement structures, align accounting and finance, provide real-time accounting guidance, influence decision-making, and support Cloud growth by offering insights on alternative deal structures. The position leads end-to-end accounting processes and technical evaluations, including documentation of strategic Cloud investments under US GAAP. It also involves reconciling balance sheet and P&L accounts, providing supplementary financial information for internal and external reporting, and advising on financial reports required by governmental regulations. The advisor collaborates across finance, supports consistent practices, establishes and improves processes and policies, and uses technology to drive operational efficiency and accounting automation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
10 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 8 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
Experience with US GAAP accounting principles, investment accounting (ASC 321 and ASC 323), and consolidation accounting (ASC 810) in a public accounting or multinational company setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in investment accounting with agreement review experience in the technology industry.
Understanding of US GAAP and strong technical accounting skills.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
Ability to remove and anticipate roadblocks that could impede progress.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and focus on continuous improvement.
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with senior management and cross-functional business partners.

Responsibilities

Partner with Cloud business and commercial teams to evaluate non-standard agreement structures, proactively influence contract negotiations, and optimize financial terms.
Lead end-to-end technical accounting evaluation and documentation for strategic Cloud investments in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 321, ASC 323, and ASC 810).
Collaborate with Cloud Technical Accounting, Controllership, and broader finance leadership to analyze complex terms, mitigate risks, and optimize financial statement outcomes.
Identify and drive operational efficiencies by leveraging technology, including supporting the development and deployment of guided contract review and accounting automation tools.
Establish and scale accounting policies, governance frameworks, and repeatable processes to support new business models and strategic growth initiatives.
Lead accounting processes from end to end, reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts, and provide supplementary financial information for internal and external reports.
Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports and advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations.