Operational Excellence Program Manager, Global Fixed Assets Accounting

$122,000 - $180,000/Yr

Google - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

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About the position

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. The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in-depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business. In this role, you will demonstrate a deep understanding of accounting systems and processes, partnering with key stakeholders and engineering to improve complex financial processes. You will define process requirements for Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting teams in collaboration with cross-functional partners, analyze datasets to test hypotheses, and provide insights to influence decision-making. You will also partner with various business and Finance teams to identify and gather business requirements, design solutions, and implement end-to-end process improvements. Your goal will be to drive an increase in productivity and efficiency across Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting areas while balancing risk, quality, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements. Additionally, you will ensure Tax, SOX, and local entity compliance, and ensure readiness in support of new and existing functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep understanding of accounting systems and processes.
• Partner with key stakeholders and engineering to improve complex financial processes.
• Define process requirements for Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting teams in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Analyze datasets to test hypotheses and provide insights to influence decision making.
• Partner with various business and Finance teams to identify and gather business requirements, design solutions, and implement end-to-end process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for automation and collaborate with the engineering team to build efficient automated controls.
• Drive an increase in productivity and efficiency across Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting areas while balancing risk, quality, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements.
• Ensure Tax, SOX, and local entity compliance.
• Ensure readiness in support of new and existing functionalities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience working in finance, accounting, business operations consulting or program management across a global organization.
• Experience in process design and improvement using quality management principles (Lean Six Sigma or equivalent).

Nice-to-haves

• MBA degree.
• Chartered Accountant (CA)/Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in consulting, process improvement or Lean/Six Sigma, particularly in a finance operations setting.
• Experience managing large cross-functional projects including identifying, assessing and controlling risks, and with SAP and Big 4 accounting firms.
• Ability to problem-solve, communicate clearly, influence leadership teams in Google's product areas and Finance, combined with impeccable business judgment.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in SQL and dashboard reporting.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs