Accountant, Finance and Controllership

Google

4 - 6 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 13/06/2025

Job Description

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Preferred qualifications:

5 years of work experience in a financial reporting/operational accounting role.
Experience with SQL and spreadsheet software.
Experience with accounting principles and Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as SAP.
Understanding of accounting principles, including India GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS standards.
Ability to work in a cross-functional, fluid environment to lead complex operational initiatives, with problem-solving abilities in a business partnering capacity.

About the job

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

Ensure compliance with Indian accounting standards, regulatory requirements and tax regulations, including management of the external audit and tax compliance for a portfolio of Google entities in India.
Perform regular analysis on the financials, ensuring the integrity and financial accuracy of local books and records.
Represent Accounting and Finance with our business partners through communication with in-country business managers, Technical Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit and Financial Planning.
Develop knowledge of tools and applications in support of the accounting function and highlight opportunities for improvement, managing projects that will yield efficiency through automation, optimization and extended workforce.
Maintain an effective internal control environment, including ensuring accuracy of financial accounts.

About Company

Google is a multinational technology company founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It is best known for its search engine but also develops products and services in areas like online advertising (Google Ads), cloud computing (Google Cloud), operating systems (Android, Chrome OS), web browsers (Chrome), and consumer electronics (Pixel devices, Nest). Google is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., its parent company formed in 2015. It plays a major role in shaping the internet, AI, and digital innovation globally.