Technical Infrastructure Inventory Accounting Advisor

Google • Chicago, IL

2d • $125,000 - $183,000

About The Position

Google accountants are a savvy bunch who manage 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 test, 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. As the Technical Infrastructure Inventory Accounting Advisor, you’ll play a key role in the development and enhancement of various accounting processes by providing accounting and compliance requirements, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of our financial statements. You’ll become the single point of contact and most trusted business partner for multiple Finance and Operations groups worldwide, for significant matters related to technical infrastructure. You’ll advise on business practices and process improvements in order to maximize value for Google. By joining our team as the Technical Infrastructure Inventory Accounting Advisor, you'll embark on a journey of personal and professional growth; you'll be empowered to drive meaningful change, embrace issues, and make a long-lasting impact on Google.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 $125,000-$183,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 7 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 5 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Mater's degree.
• Experience with Cost Accounting.
• Experience managing project planning, status reporting, timeline estimation, issue tracking, meeting facilitation, and project documentation.
• Ability to have excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams and also proactively propose next steps, solutions for roadblocks, anticipate questions and issues early in the process, effectively manage time, and consistently follow established work plans.
• Excellent investigative skills and ability to communicate effectively with executive management.

Responsibilities

• Advise and work closely with Technical Infrastructure (TI) business partners on day-to-day decisions and problem solving regarding multiple areas of the technical infrastructure supply chain.
• Assess new transactions and technical infrastructure flows, and support the determination of their accounting treatment (partner with Technical Accounting as needed).
• Develop and maintain accounting controls for supply chain transactions.
• Analyze supply chain and financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other groups (e.g., Financial Planning and Analysis, International Controllership, Server Operations) to optimize accounting processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees