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Senior Accountant, Spend Controllership

Google

Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Regular, Temporary
Posted Sep 11, 2025
Onsite

Compensation

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About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage global accounting processes for the gTech and People Operations (POps) organizations
  • Partner across the organization with teams including sales/customer support Business teams, gTech Finance, POps Finance, Product Area Finance teams, business controller teams, and Corporate Accounting
  • Ensure timely and accurate accounting for operating expenses, accruals, and product classification, and close and reporting on a monthly basis
  • Manage risks, controls, and compliance for contracting, operating expenses and related transactions and leverage relationships and accounting and reporting knowledge to understand matters across the company that could affect operating expenses

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 of experience with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance
  • Experience with US GAAP in a public accounting or multinational company setting

Benefits

  • 401k matching
  • Health insurance
  • Equity
  • Bonus
  • Stock options

About the Company

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Job Details

Salary Range

$125,000 - $183,000/yearly

Location

Chicago, IL, USA

Employment Type

Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Regular, Temporary

Original Posting

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