About the job

Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle 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 challenge, 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 utilize your problem-solving skills to support business objectives. You're a business partner for your specific group and direct the month-end close process and resolve issues as they arise, while keeping those affected by these issues informed as needed.

As a core member of the Alphabet Technical Accounting team, you will stand at the intersection of groundbreaking technology and financial reporting, navigating first-of-a-kind, multi-billion dollar transactions that power the company’s core platforms and next-generation moonshots. This is a chance to define the financial narrative for global media platforms, core consumer services, and pioneering technology ventures, while driving the growth of our artificial intelligence initiatives.

You are not just an accountant; you are a strategic partner and thought leader. You will operate in a dynamic environment, solving novel accounting problems, and influence C-level decisions by translating concepts into clear, actionable business strategies. You will work with a network of smart, capable, and humble colleagues who embody the collaborative "Googley" spirit.

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 $205,000-$285,000 + 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) areas, including but not limited to business growth recognition, software development cost capitalization including for AI, lease accounting, and contingencies and commitments.

• Architect influential policies and technical memos, actively shaping the future of accounting standards by drafting comment letters to standard setters.

• Lead the implementation of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and compliance.

• Implement and maintain accounting policies and technical memos that drive consistency and provide influential guidance across Google and Alphabet’s product areas.

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 12 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

• Experience building, developing, or leading a team.

• Experience with revenue recognition and ASC 606 guidelines.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with working in a technical accounting or a related role at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

• Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams.

• Ability to sponsor and oversee the management of a portfolio of projects and programs.

• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.