Accountant, Controllership

Department Icon Audit & Control
129+ Applicants
Posted: 2 years ago
3-5 years
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of experience in a financial reporting/operational accounting role.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Spreadsheet Software, and SQL.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles.
  • Understanding of accounting principles, including India GAAP, United States GAAP, and IFRS standards.
  • Ability to handle a varied and diverse workload, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness and a high degree of attention to detail and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment and to lead, drive complex operational initiatives, and job stability with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Ability to drive results, show leadership, with excellent negotiating, people management, communication, and problem solving skills.
About the jobGoogle 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. Youll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports. Every day is a new challenge, and youre 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 an Accountant, you will partner closely with a number of cross-functional and cross-finance stakeholders. You will drive cross-finance collaboration to support both finance as well as business-led initiatives, but also those who can implement and continually look to improve existing processes.
In this role, you know your accounting principles and the accounting processes. Every day is a new challenge, and youre continually looking for ways to help the team get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support Googles business objectives.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.

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Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with relevant 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 in-depth analysis on the financials, ensuring the integrity and financial accuracy of local books and records.
  • 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 and optimization.
  • Prepare and present financial information to different audiences, including finance leaders, business partners, auditors and regional accountants. Articulate risks of your area to management. Maintain an effective internal control environment.
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 Googles 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 .

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About Company

Google India Careers 2025

Google is a global technology leader best known for its search engine, cloud computing, advertising platforms, consumer hardware, and AI innovations. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Google entered the India market in 2004 and now operates major campuses in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Mumbai. In India, Google serves billions of users through products like Search, YouTube, Android, Google Cloud, and Google Pay, while also investing heavily in digital inclusion and AI‑driven innovation.

Business ModelGoogle operates as a multi‑segment technology company, generating revenue primarily from advertising (Google Ads, YouTube Ads), cloud services (Google Cloud Platform, Workspace), hardware sales (Pixel devices, Nest), and subscription products (YouTube Premium, Google One). In India, Google’s business model blends B2C scale with B2B enterprise solutions, enabling it to serve both individual users and large organisations. The company’s AI‑first strategy integrates machine learning and generative AI across all products, from Search to Workspace, to deliver personalised, efficient, and secure experiences.

Recent Wins & Recognition

  • In 2024, Google Cloud India deepened its strategic alliance with PwC India to deliver Generative AI solutions across industries, leveraging Vertex AI and Gemini models to transform enterprise operations. (https://www.pwc.in/press-releases/2024/google-cloud-pwc-india-enhance-strategic-alliance-transform-enterprise-solutions-generative-ai.html)
  • Google announced a ₹1,000 crore investment in India’s AI ecosystem under the IndiaAI Mission, focusing on AI research, skilling, and start‑up incubation. (https://blog.google/intl/en-in/company-news/outreach-initiatives/google-ai-india-2024-investment/)
  • YouTube India surpassed 600 million monthly active users, launching new AI‑powered creator tools to boost content quality and monetisation. (https://blog.youtube/press/)
  • Google was recognised among the Top 3 Best Workplaces in India 2024 by Great Place to Work® Institute, highlighting its inclusive culture and employee well‑being programs. (https://www.greatplacetowork.in/best-workplaces-in-india-2024/)

Culture & ValuesGoogle’s core values include focus on the user, innovation, integrity, and respect for the individual. The company fosters a collaborative, open, and inclusive work environment, encouraging employees to spend 20% of their time on passion projects. In India, Google actively supports digital literacy, women in tech, and sustainability initiatives, while offering flexible work models, world‑class learning resources, and global mobility opportunities.


Client‑Facing & Internal Domains – Google India

Search & Knowledge Products

What it is – Google’s core product family, including Google Search, Google Maps, Google News, and Google Lens. India‑based roles include:

  • Search Quality & Ranking – Algorithm tuning, spam detection, and relevance optimisation.
  • Geo & Maps Data – Mapping accuracy, local business integration, and navigation features.
  • Knowledge Graph & AI – Semantic search, entity linking, and generative AI integration.

YouTube & Content Platforms

What it is – Google’s video and creator ecosystem, including YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube Shorts. India‑based roles include:

  • Creator Partnerships – Onboarding and supporting content creators.
  • Content Policy & Moderation – Ensuring compliance with community guidelines.
  • Product Growth & Monetisation – Ad formats, subscriptions, and engagement tools.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

What it is – Enterprise cloud services for compute, storage, AI, and analytics. India‑based roles include:

  • Cloud Solutions Architecture – Designing enterprise cloud deployments.
  • Data & AI Engineering – Vertex AI, BigQuery, and ML pipelines.
  • Customer Engineering – Pre‑sales technical consulting and onboarding.

Ads & Commerce

What it is – Google’s advertising and commerce products, including Google Ads, AdSense, Google Shopping, and Merchant Center. India‑based roles include:

  • Campaign Optimisation – Performance marketing and bid strategy.
  • Product Management – Ad formats, targeting, and measurement tools.
  • Merchant Solutions – E‑commerce integrations and seller support.

Hardware & Devices

What it is – Consumer electronics like Pixel phones, Nest smart home devices, and Chromebooks. India‑based roles include:

  • Hardware Engineering – Device design, testing, and localisation.
  • Supply Chain & Ops – Vendor management and logistics.
  • Retail & Channel Partnerships – Distribution and sales enablement.


Internal Functions

What it is – Corporate and enabling teams that support Google’s global operations. India‑based roles include:

  • People Operations (HR) – Talent acquisition, L&D, and employee engagement.
  • Finance & Legal – Compliance, contracts, and budgeting.
  • IT & Security – Infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise tools.


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