--- title: Accountant, Spend Controllership at Google description: Google is hiring for the Accountant, Spend Controllership role in Chicago, IL. Pays $105K–$151K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/accountant-spend-controllership-at-google-01a16323-116c-7b9a-81d6-4e32af64ff92 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Google as Accountant, Spend Controllership in Chicago, IL. Pays $105K–$151K per year. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2e7zbo.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $105K/yr - $151K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Google sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 9,179 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Google. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $128,000 – $158,000 a year (median $129,000). ## Description The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $105000 - $151000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about [benefits at Google](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/). - Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with new changes to existing processes. - Provide financial records and supporting documentation to auditors, and assist with the development of process cycle memorandums and procedural walk-throughs. - Use data to extract meaningful insights and monitor the performance of different areas of a business. ### Minimum qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience. - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA). - 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance. ### Preferred qualifications: - Experience managing project planning, status reporting, timeline estimation, issue tracking, meeting facilitation, and project documentation. - Ability to propose next steps and roadblock solutions and anticipate questions and challenges early, manage time, and follow work plans. - Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams. - Ability to have strong attention to detail and focus on continuous improvement. - Ability to communicate effectively with executive management. - Excellent investigative and organizational skills. - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience. - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA). - 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance. ## Skills - Status Reporting - Continuous Improvement Process - Chartered Accountant - Project Documentation - Project Planning - Attention to Detail - Certified Public Accountant - Organizational Skills - Issue Tracking ## Related - [More jobs at Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Finance, Banking & Insurance jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Accounting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/accounting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Accountant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/accounting/accountant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101556 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29556 jobs - [Technology, Information and Internet](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/technology-information-and-internet?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11788 jobs - [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3839 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101556 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29556 jobs - [Technology, Information and Internet](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/technology-information-and-internet?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11788 jobs - [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3839 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)