Senior Corporate Accountant - Assets & Inventory Operations

About the role

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Finance and Accounting group manages all aspects of Waymo's finances and serves as trusted advisors for strategic and enterprise endeavors, including financial statements, cash management, compliance, resource allocation, compensation initiatives, and financial analyses.

In this hybrid role, you will report to the Accounting Manager - Supply Chain, Treasury, and Fixed Assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform and drive month-end close tasks related to Assets, Inventory, and Supply Chain accounting, including Ledger Close, Balance Sheet and P&L reporting, flux analysis, and preparation/review of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Partner closely with the business to design and implement new operational processes and accounting flows.
• Identify, scope, and resolve process gaps across your business area, driving consistency across stakeholders.
• Act as the subject matter expert in Inventory and Supply Chain Accounting to support major system implementations, enhancements, and bug resolutions.
• Proactively find process efficiencies through elimination, automation, and strategic outsourcing.
• Proactively identify risks, generate risk mitigation plans, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Prepare and present complex financial and technical information clearly to various audiences, including finance leaders, cross-functional business partners, and internal/external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 4+ years of experience with a Big 4 accounting firm and 3+ years of experience in industry.

Skills

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, particularly in the areas of inventory (ASC 330) and fixed assets (ASC 360).
• Proven track record as a problem solver with experience running large, cross-functional projects that span offices, teams, and geographies.
• Excellent leadership, project management, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Superior analytical skills, attention to detail, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Direct experience managing accounting for global supply chains, including cross-border freight/logistics, customs/duties, multi-currency inventory valuation, and intercompany transfer pricing.

Schedule

• Travel: 10%

Pay

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $159,000—$196,000 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.

Benefits

• Participation in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program.
• Eligibility for Waymo’s equity incentive plan.
• Generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.