Cloud Deals Revenue Recognition Manager

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of cloud commit agreements to ensure precise business recognition under US GAAP and ASC 606, while proactively influencing agreement structures during negotiations to optimize financial terms.
• Evaluate customer agreements and document technical business assessments, including relative standalone selling price analyses, to maintain accounting standards.
• Serve as an executive advisor and subject matter expert, guiding cross-functional colleagues through intricate technical issues and helping refine their professional and accounting skills.
• Identify and leverage technology to automate and scale internal operations, actively supporting initiatives like the development and implementation of a guided agreement review tool.
• Partner with global, international teams to implement process efficiencies based on business feedback, anticipating and removing operational roadblocks to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 10 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 8 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.