Job Description
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Our Driver may be autonomous, but Waymo's finances are steered by experts like you. The Finance and Accounting group manages all aspects of our finances and serves as trusted advisors for all our strategic and enterprise endeavors. Along with managing compilation of our financial statements, looking after our cash and overseeing compliance, we partner closely with the business in overseeing company wide resource allocation, developing cutting edge compensation initiatives and generating detailed financial analyses to drive the business forward. We also develop advanced capital strategies to support the company's short- and long-term future.
In this hybrid role, you will be reporting to the Accounting Manager - Supply Chain, Treasury, and Fixed Assets.
You will:
Be responsible for designing operational processes based on business needs (M&A, Corp Development)
Provide a number of viable options to solve problems identified from the capitalization process
Identify control gaps / improvements in vehicle capitalization
Identify and resolve complex technical accounting issues quickly & accurately
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Corp Development, Treasury, FP&A , BSE, and tax, to provide accounting guidance on business initiatives and new transactions
You have:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
4+ years of experience in a public accounting firm
Ability to travel 1-2 times per year
At least 2 years at a Big 4, CPA
We prefer:
Strong understanding of US GAAP, particularly in the areas of inventory, fixed assets, and treasury accounting
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills; and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and to lead and drive complex initiatives
Proven experience in technical accounting research and documentation
Experience in the tech industry or treasury
Experience with SAP Cloud
Travel:
1-2 trips per year (2-3 days)
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$120,000—$151,000 USD