Program Manager, Record to Report, Finance Solutions and Transformation - Chicago Illinois

Company: Google
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 04/02/2026

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. More...

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