Internal Controls and Compliance Analyst

You should have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent practical experience, along with at least 4 years of experience in audit, consulting, or a related industry, including non-traditional audit such as use of data analytics and integration with accounting/business. You should have a proven track record in leading projects and identifying process improvements, as well as experience in process, system, or automation. Preferred qualifications include holding certifications such as CIA, CPA, CFE, or having equivalent relevant experience. You should also have experience with US GAAP, PCAOB auditing standards, and control frameworks used in SOX, such as COSO. Additionally, experience in risk assessment, auditing, internal controls, control deficiency assessment and remediation, lead to report cycle will be beneficial. You should have the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments and teams simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are also required to work with a wide variety of departments effectively. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Google makes sound financial decisions. Your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, will be used by leaders to make strategic company decisions. Working on multiple projects simultaneously, you will focus on the details while finding creative ways to solve big picture challenges. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company's controls are designed and operating effectively to assure the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of Google Cloud's financial reporting. You will assess the highest areas of risk in the business and work with teams to document control procedures to mitigate these risks. As an Internal Controls and Compliance Analyst, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of Googlers and vendor partners to deliver day-to-day activities for the SOX program and enhance controls. The Finance team at Google provides in-depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business. Your responsibilities will include identifying and calling attention to financial, operational, and compliance risks through assurance, consulting, and solutions management activity. You will work in cross-functional teams to provide financial statement controls expertise and assist with integrated system requirements. Leading analyses of financial and IT data, developing repeatable methods, and executing audit programs are also part of your role.,