Accounting Manager

X is Alphabet''s moonshot factory. We are a diverse group of inventors and entrepreneurs who build and launch technologies that aim to improve the lives of millions, even billions, of people. Our goal: 10x impact on the world''s most intractable problems, not just 10% improvement. We approach projects that have the aspiration and riskiness of research with the speed and ambition of a startup.About the Team:In addition to projects that have been publicly announced (pany), we have an exciting, confidential project pipeline that requires strong accounting support. You will be helping to develop these initiatives into potential real world projects from day one.About the role:The X Accounting Manager role is an exciting position, demanding excellent technical & operational accounting, analytical, business partnering, thought leadership skills and a proven ability to work in cross-functional teams. You will oversee all central accounting functions and financial operations for X. You are enthusiastic and a self-starter, wanting to design new experiments and enhance existing accounting and controllership processes that support X''s portfolio. What you should have:8+ years experience in an Accounting/Controllership role (experience at some combination of accounting firm, public company, or start-up)Technical and operational accounting management, analytical and quantitative skills Proven track record leading financial close processes, governance and thought leadershipDemonstrated experience in building accounting & compliance processesExperience with purchasing and invoicingCPA or CA and strong working knowledge of US GAAPIt would be great if you also had these:Experience working with SAP Bachelor''s degree or equivalent experienceStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExcellent communication and leadership skillsComfortable partnering across XFN teams in a fast-paced, quickly evolving work environmentDatabase experience including proficiency in SQLExperience with domestic and international accountingStrong attention to detail, project management, and organizational skillsProven ability to influence across the company and to interact at all levelsHow you will make an impact:Serve as the primary central accounting and finance operations lead for X - your key partners include X Finance and Alphabet Finance, working together to meet the project goalsOwn monthly and quarterly close reporting for X, feeding into the overall Alphabet close and quarterly certification processLead a variety of X factory wide accounting and finance operations initiatives Ownership of central X functions (real estate, legal, marketing): accounting and accuracy of the numbers, knowledge of the industry, operationalizing deals to support project milestonesCollaborate across Alphabet Accounting, Tax, Legal and Treasury teamsDrive accounting, controls and reporting efficiency improvements/automation opportunitiesLead strategic finance projects and reporting for X''s leadership team: understand the financial implications of deals/decisionsSupporting governance of graduated X projectsAt X, we don''t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

Created: 2021-11-29