Senior Manager, Cloud Controllership

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

12h•$204,000 - $284,000

About The Position

Google Cloud is one of the fastest-growing enterprise businesses in the industry. The Senior Manager, Cloud Controllership is a key leader in the Cloud Controllership organization, responsible for safeguarding financial integrity, driving non-revenue accounting operations, and scaling emerging processes for Google Cloud. The role leads end-to-end accounting and controllership across complex operational domains, including leases (ASC 842), sales commissions and incentives (ASC 340-40), and strategic M&A integrations. It oversees monthly and quarterly close cycles for related processes, maintains a robust SOx internal controls environment, and partners with Cloud FP&A, Corporate Accounting, Operations, and external audit teams. The Senior Manager also advances finance modernization by driving automation, eliminating manual work loops, adopting AI-enabled workflows, and building a high-performing team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
14 years of experience in accounting or a related function within public accounting, a technology company, or a multinational corporate environment.
Experience building, developing, or leading a team.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment and support complex operational initiatives.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams.
Ability to sponsor and oversee the management of a portfolio of projects and programs.
Ability to lead and drive work forward with cross-functional senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work with minimal guidance and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Act as the controllership lead across complex and evolving Cloud emerging processes, including sales commissions and partner incentives (ASC 340-40), lease operations (ASC 842), systems transformations, process improvements, and strategic M&A planning and post-close integrations.
Design, establish, and scale financial reporting frameworks and accounting operations for end-to-end record-to-report cycles across new and emerging processes.
Partner with Cloud Finance, Corporate Accounting, Business, and Operations teams to develop and improve financial reporting pipelines for significant and non-standard commercial transactions.
Design, implement, and continuously improve a SOx internal control framework across owned workstreams, newly integrated businesses, and transformed systems.
Manage, mentor, and coach a high-performing team, providing clear vision, operational guidance, and strategic prioritization.
Oversee monthly and quarterly close cycles for related processes.
Drive finance modernization through automation, removal of manual work loops, and adoption of AI-enabled workflows.