Global New Product And Program Controller, Cloud Finance

Global New Product And Program Controller, Cloud Finance

Google Controllers are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting and compliance responsibilities at Google. As a member of this team, you know your accounting principles and the full financial process. You will advise on financial and accounting matters and will review, analyze, and interpret data for accounting and reporting and all this sounds like fun to you. Every day is a new test, and you are continuously looking for ways to help our team get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. In this role, you will collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and to pitch in when it's a deck. You will move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you will tap into your problem-solving skills to support Google's business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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, or 10 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• 6 years of experience in an Enterprise Software/SaaS environment.
• Experience building, developing, or leading a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and projects in cross-functional and high-growth environments.
• Experience in the business recognition profession with understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, specifically business recognition principles and application within tech.
• Ability to build/lead high-performing teams, fostering individual growth through coaching and mentorship.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey accounting information to executive management and cross-functional partners.
• Excellent problem-solving and adaptable skills with a work ethic, excels in a fluid environment and navigates ambiguity to drive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for supporting the launch of new product offerings and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment with technical accounting requirements, operational feasibility, and internal control standards.
• Combine technical accounting and commercial understanding with problem-solving and influencing skills and a flexible work style to support multiple high-priority/high-visibility areas across Cloud Controllership.
• Build for scale, collaborating cross-functionally to create processes for seamless financial reporting for Cloud launches ensure launch initiatives align with Cloud's strategy and utilize Google's resources efficiently.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration by partnering to launch processes, drive continuous improvement and ensure seamless launch execution for long-term success for Google Cloud.
• Lead networks of professional leaders in the Enterprise space to collect Accounting best practices and benchmarks and provide insights to executive leaders and cross-functional partners.