Technical Accounting Manager, Product Areas
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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.
- Experience building, developing, or leading a team.
- Experience applying GAAP accounting principles (e.g., business recognition).
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in a technical accounting or similar role at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, changing environment, and to support operational initiatives.
- Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams.
- Ability to lead and drive work forward with cross-functional, executive stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work with minimal guidance and in a team environment.
About the job
In this role, you will sit at the intersection of innovation and integrity, using your mastery of business recognition to enable first-of-their-kind cross-product arrangements. You will use your technical expertise to bridge the gap between ambitious business goals and accurate financial reporting. You will ensure that Alphabet’s multi-vertical bets are executed with precision.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
- Partner as the primary business recognition subject matter expert for agreements across Alphabet to proactively assess arrangements, applying knowledge of US GAAP (specifically business recognition standards) to structure transactions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders throughout the agreement assessment process, driving alignment on key accounting judgments and resolving internal escalations related to structuring and accounting interpretation.
- Own best practices for the agreement review and business recognition process, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency during the monthly and quarterly close.
- Provide technical accounting training and presentations to partners and leadership, effectively communicating the impact of accounting topics and metrics.
- Drive governance over technical accounting decisions, ensuring proper tracking, documentation, and communication of material judgments and conclusions to internal and external auditors.
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