Capex Accounting Manager

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Google Fiber is hiring a remote Capex Accounting Manager to join the Controllership team on a full-time basis. This role oversees accounting for a multi-billion-dollar fiber network infrastructure capital program, managing everything from purchase order cost coding through capitalization, monthly close, financial disclosures, and audit processes. The position suits an experienced accounting professional who can establish financial policies prior to transaction execution, maintain system and data integrity for upstream capitalization,…

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end ASC 360 property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) and lease accounting spanning capitalization costs through the complete asset lifecycle, month-end closing, and reconciliations.
• Maintain the capital-to-operating expense bridge to prevent EBITDA variances, assist with external audits, and coordinate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, and Operations regarding forecasting and commissioning.
• Manage the SAP accounting infrastructure, including Asset Accounting (FI-AA), Project System (PS) for work breakdown structures, network structures, and asset under construction settlements, alongside Materials Management (MM).
• Oversee the purchase order coding architecture governing correct capitalization, tax locations, and managerial reporting during purchase order creation.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide team members.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree or possess equivalent practical experience.
• Hold a current or inactive certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Bring at least 8 years of progressive accounting experience within a capital-intensive sector, including direct ownership of PP&E and lease accounting under ASC 360 and ASC 842.
• Demonstrate at least 2 years of experience working with SAP Asset Accounting (FI-AA), Project System (PS), Materials Management (MM), or equivalent systems.
• Possess at least 5 years of experience leading a month-end close and managing external audits under US GAAP.

Qualifications

• 5 years of direct people management experience
• Data and analytics skills using SQL or BigQuery for pipeline management, automation, and large-scale reconciliations
• Demonstrated background in building and scaling fixed-asset and lease functions while influencing upstream contract and purchase order terms before signing
• Familiarity with group or composite asset methods, cost or manufacturing overhead, and labor capitalization
• Capacity to operate autonomously within a fast-paced, unstructured environment while handling ambiguity and establishing priorities

Core Skills

Benefits

• Base salary ranging from USD 124,600 to 202,300 per year
• Bonus compensation
• Employee benefits

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