Waymo · 4 weeks ago
Lease Accounting Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $151K/yr
4+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Lease Accounting Analyst will manage the accounting process for leasing assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide financial support.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and accurately interpret complex lease contracts to determine proper accounting treatment under US GAAP (ASC 842)
Execute and manage the complete accounting process for Waymo's leasing assets, ensuring full compliance with ASC 842
Review related leasehold improvements and other assets to ensure correct accounting treatment is consistently applied
Lead the month-end and quarter-end lease accounting close, including preparing balance sheet rollforwards, supporting schedules, footnotes, and disclosures
Perform monthly and quarterly flux analysis and financial analytics on lease and related fixed assets balances, developing detailed reporting packages for leadership
Identify opportunities to automate workflows for efficiency and accuracy, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., FP&A, Legal, Real Estate) to provide financial support
Qualification
Required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
4+ years of experience in a public accounting firm
2+ years experience at big 4, CPA
Ability to work cross‑functionally and handle ambiguity
Detail‑oriented, strong analytical skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines
Preferred
Proven experience in technical accounting research and documentation
Experience in the tech industry or lease accounting and implementation under ASC 842
Proficiency or direct experience with specialized lease accounting software (e.g., Tririga, CoStar, or similar in-house systems)
Experience with SAP Cloud
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and to lead and drive complex initiatives
Benefits
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Head of State Policy & Government Relations
Recent News
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