Google

Technical Accounting Lead, Energy Deal Advisory and Investments

Google • $128K — $187K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
  • 7 years of accounting experience in public accounting and publicly-traded firms.
  • Experience with U.S. GAAP principles including consolidation and financial instruments.
  • Familiarity with technical accounting research related to power and energy agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct technical research on complex accounting issues and provide consultation to business partners.
  • Stay updated on FASB and SEC standard-setting activities to influence industry practices.
  • Develop and maintain Alphabet's compliance with US GAAP accounting policies.
  • Design and implement training programs for finance teams on accounting regulations.
  • Oversee compliance with SOX controls and ensure proper documentation.

Benefits

  • 15% bonus target and equity options.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Access to industry-leading technology and resources.
  • Flexible working locations within specified major cities.
  • Participation in innovative energy procurement and investment initiatives.
Full Job Description
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X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent.
  • 7 years of accounting experience in public accounting and publicly-traded multinational companies.
  • Experience with U.S. GAAP accounting principles (e.g., consolidation, investments, leases, derivatives and hedging, financial instruments, fair value measurements).
  • Experience with technical accounting research and commodity agreements involving power purchase agreements, energy supply agreements, renewable energy credits, and power-related investments.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with SOX 404 compliance.
  • Excellent understanding of US GAAP.
  • Investigative, organized and thorough with attention to detail for continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work with senior management and influence decision-making.


About the job

As the Technical Accounting Lead for Energy Deal Advisory and Investments, you will serve as a strategic subject-matter expert guiding the business through cutting-edge commercial power transactions, clean energy procurement, and complex asset investments. In this role, you will advise and support cross-functional partners-including product area controllership, finance, legal, and energy procurement teams-by analyzing technical accounting implications and evaluating non-standard agreements under various US GAAP topics (including ASC 810, ASC 815, ASC 842, and ASC 321/323) to optimize agreement outcomes while ensuring compliance and safeguarding accounting integrity.

This dedicated deal advisory and research role moves beyond routine month-end reporting, placing you at the front lines of structuring Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs/VPPAs), Energy Supply Agreements (ESAs), Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) arrangements, and direct equity investments in clean energy infrastructure. You will solve intellectually stimulating, specialized accounting puzzles, draft formal technical accounting position papers, and present strategic recommendations directly to executive leadership, commercial deal leads, and external auditors. If you grow on navigating the codification, architecting robust accounting positions, and influencing high-value energy transactions before agreements are executed, this role offers exceptional visibility and cross-functional impact.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $128000 - $187000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Perform technical research on complex accounting issues, provide accounting consultation advice to business partners, and manage processes around internal documentation of accounting assessments.
  • Monitor standard-setting activities and agendas from the FASB and SEC to inform the company's influencing efforts through comment letters and industry group participation.
  • Lead the development of Alphabet's US GAAP accounting policies and positions, and assist in ongoing policy documentation maintenance.
  • Prepare and deliver training programs and communications to educate the global finance organization on accounting changes and facilitate new standard implementations.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant SOX processes and controls while maintaining appropriate documentation.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
Learn more about Google
Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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