Deals Revenue Recognition Lead, Platforms and Ecosystems

Deals Revenue Recognition Lead, Platforms and Ecosystems

Google Chicago, IL, USA

Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities  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 tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.

You'll lead an accounting process from end to end. Other responsibilities include reconciling balance sheets and P&L accounts, and providing supplementary financial information for internal and external reports.

• Apply technical accounting standards and analyses to program proposals at various stages. Coordinate with business controllers to incorporate operational implications in the Controllership feedback. Maintain a record of all active programs with relevant accounting assessments.
• Collaborate with other technical accountants to ensure standardization and consistency in process, policy and applications.
• Provide expertise to daily accounting questions within your assigned Product Area and identify and analyze implications of Alphabet-wide policies and new accounting standards.
• Lead projects aimed at improving financial accuracy, such as periodic PO audits and business team training. Support various reporting needs through tracking and reporting of accounting errors, conventions, agreement commitments, cross-Product Area agreements, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 5 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Experience in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with a focus on Revenue (ASC 606) Accounting in a public accounting or multinational company setting.

• MBA or Master's degree.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Experience managing project planning, status reporting, timeline estimation, issue tracking, meeting facilitation, and project documentation.
• Ability to propose next steps and roadblock solutions and anticipate questions and issues early, manage time, and follow work plans.
• Excellent collaborative and investigative skills and ability to communicate effectively with executive management and work with cross-functional and international teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills and focus on continuous improvement.

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.

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