Program Manager, Record to Report, Finance Solutions and Transformation
Company: Google
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business,
Accounting, Finance, a related field, or equivalent practical
experience. 7 years of experience in management consulting or
project management from a public accounting firm or multi-national
company. Experience leading multiple, cross-functional projects,
identifying and implementing process improvements. Preferred
qualifications: Professional certification in accounting (e.g.,
CPA, CA), Project/Portfolio Management (e.g., PMP), and Process
Improvement (e.g., LEAN, Six Sigma). MBA, Advanced degree, or
equivalent specialized finance training. Experience influencing and
communicating at all organizational levels and partnering
cross-functionally. Experience in accounting, tax, and general
finance knowledge of accounting and core finance processes,
including standard finance systems (e.g., SAP, BlackLine, etc.).
Experience with implementing AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA),
and other automation technologies within a finance context Ability
to work separately in a fast-paced, unstructured environment,
navigating ambiguity with problem-solving skills. About the job
Google’s Finance team is embarking on a multi-year transformational
journey to build standard, automated, AI-enabled processes that aim
to significantly enhance our efficiency, provide deeper insights,
and position Finance to be an even stronger strategic partner to
our rapidly growing and evolving business. To further this goal, we
are looking for a Program Manager for Finance Solutions and
Transformation to help enable and deliver on critical programs that
fuel the transformation of our Record-to-Report (R2R)
controllership efforts, creating a Google-worthy operating model
that will be the benchmark for all other companies led through the
lens of AI capabilities. In this role, you will help guide
strategic decision making, solve complex problems, and provide deep
problem-solving insights to support the strategic initiatives of
the process. Strong relationships across functions and product
areas, including executive management, is critical. You should be
comfortable with ambiguity and tight deadlines, possess innovative
thinking, and understand the finance process within the R2R space.
You will enjoy both strategic planning and direct execution,
seeking innovative solutions to finance operational challenges
while balancing risk, speed, and cost. The US base salary range for
this full-time position is $136,000-$197,000 bonus equity benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and
relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about
the specific salary range for your preferred location during the
hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in
US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders to structure
projects, define goals and risks, and manage the entire project
lifecycle. Implement governance and structure for programs through
the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) lifecycle, coordinating
finance teams from inception to close. Work with Finance and
cross-functional teams to document workflows, identify gaps,
propose improvements, and guide consensus on business requirements.
Define and monitor key metrics to measure the business impact of
process improvements, clearly communicate project status, risks,
and remediation plans to executive stakeholders. Establish and lead
working group meetings, track progress, milestones, key issues, and
change controls.
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