Lead Accountant, Finance (English, Spanish)

Lead Accountant, Finance (English, Spanish)

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info_outline X Info Please submit your resume in English - we can only consider applications submitted in this language.Only applications of candidates with Mexican citizenship will be evaluated for this role in compliance with the provisions of Article 7 of the Federal Labor Law.

Please submit your resume in English - we can only consider applications submitted in this language.

Only applications of candidates with Mexican citizenship will be evaluated for this role in compliance with the provisions of Article 7 of the Federal Labor Law.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related function.
  
• Experience with accounting principles.
  
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish fluently to engage with local stakeholders.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with SQL and SAP ERP.
  
• Knowledge of electronic invoicing and accounting rules in Latin America.
  
• Solid understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
  
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and to support operational initiatives.
  

About the job

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform P&L and Balance Sheet analysis to support month end close process, providing MoM, QoQ, YoY analysis for both US and local books. Prepare financial analysis, management reports, and statutory financial statements according to IFRS, review and approve reconciliations, and resolve open items.
• Participate in ongoing policy, system, and control improvements to ensure SOX and local compliance. Review and post entries including intercompany transactions, interest on loans, etc. complying with local statutory and tax regulations.
• Guide business to mitigate risk, support decision making, and help build the financial infrastructure.
  
• Manage the delivery of accounting and tax processes performed by external vendors ensuring all service levels are met.
  
• Manage external audit management and follow-up.
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

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.

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