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.

As a Financial Controller, you will play a vital role in supporting and delivering these objectives. You will be responsible for the financial reporting of business and expenses of a portfolio of entities across the Central and Eastern Europe region (CEE). You will have the opportunity to lead and manage impactful global and cross-functional projects. As a well-rounded financial advisor, you will guide the business to mitigate risk, optimize resource allocation, and help build the financial infrastructure to scale the business.

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:

• Be responsible for overseeing the annual statutory financial statements process, including management of the external audit and tax compliance for a portfolio of Alphabet entities in CEE.
• Perform regular in-depth analysis on the financials, ensuring the integrity and financial accuracy of our books and records.
• Manage the delivery of accounting processes performed by external vendors ensuring that all service levels are met, the internal control environment is robust, and a quality service is provided.
• Represent Accounting and Finance with our business partners through effective communication with in-country business managers, Technical Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, and Financial Planning.
• Develop in-depth 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 commissioning.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience
• Candidates will typically have 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Experience with Polish GAAP accounting principles
• Ability to communicate in Polish and English fluently

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system
• Understanding of accounting principles, including US GAAP and related international accounting standards
• Collaborative style, business acumen, and ability to work with cross-functional teams at all levels

Benefits: 

• Health and Wellbeing (Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents)
• Financial wellbeing (Competitive compensation, regular bonus and equity refresh opportunities)
• Flexibility and time off (Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays)
• Family support and care (Fertility and growing family support, parental leave and baby bonding leave)
• Community and personal development (Educational reimbursement)
• Googley extras (Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Googlers)