Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Chicago, IL, USA

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Experience in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and revenue accounting (ASC 606) in a public accounting or multinational company setting.

• 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 challenges early, manage time, and follow work plans.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborative style and ability to work with cross‑functional and international teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with executive management.

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.

As part of the broader Business Finance Accounting team, the Ad Rewards Controllership team plays a key role in supporting Google's advertising sales incentives, working cross‑functionally on key business initiatives that directly contribute to the success of Google's advertising products.

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $106,000‑$151,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Design and oversee global accounting processes for advertising business growth, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and internal controls.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross‑functional teams to define, implement, and scale accounting systems and operational procedures that mitigate financial risk.
• Leverage SQL and data analytics to drive process improvements, automate workflows, and provide quantitative insights for business decision‑making.
• Provide accounting guidance to sales and product teams on business models, complex agreements, and the operational components of new product launches.
• Execute month‑end close activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and present clear financial results to management.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.