Finance Manager

Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).

10 years of experience in audit, or 8 years of experience with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Preferred qualifications:
Experience in technical accounting or tax compliance.

Knowledge of spreadsheet software, macros, apps scripting, and SQL programming.

Knowledge of SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Understanding of the accounting principles, including Israeli Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), United States GAAP, and related international accounting standards.

Ability to communicate in English and Hebrew fluently in order to interact with both internal and external stakeholders.

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.

In this role, you will work closely with our Global Operations team, professional service providers, in-country business leaders, and the broader Finance, Tax, and Legal teams.

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
Develop and implement a team strategy with a focus on governance and resilience consistent with international controllership objectives. Represent accounting and finance with our business partners through effective communication with in-country business leaders.
Oversee the annual statutory financial statements process, including management of the external audit and tax compliance for all entities in Israel.
Perform regular in-depth analysis on the financials, ensuring the integrity and financial accuracy of our books and records.
Understand accounting and controllership principles and apply them in the context of business needs (e.g., acquisitions, IP transfers, etc.).
Manage the delivery of accounting processes performed by external vendors ensuring that all service levels are met and quality service is provided.
Google is 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. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.