Group Finance Manager, Technical Accounting Policy

Our mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, collaborative accounting professional who enjoys working independently and with high levels of responsibility to join our team.

Microsoft's Technical Accounting team applies complex accounting rules to unique transactions and is responsible for delivering holistic accounting conclusions for complex arrangements and deals. 

The Group Finance Manager, Technical Accounting Policy, will be responsible for documenting and providing accounting conclusions for key consultations initiated by business partners, such as go-to-market (GTM) contracts with strategic partners, complex supply chain arrangements, leases, and other broad topics.  This role offers an opportunity to closely partner with business and finance teams across the company and work with a fantastic team of experienced technical accounting professionals. Collaboration and motivation, along with enjoying working with people to deeply understand the business strategy and related processes brings success to this role. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Consult on technical accounting areas, such as leases, acquisitions, fixed assets, capitalization of various costs, and other projects and consultations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Cloud Infrastructure, Treasury, Tax, and Operations on new arrangements and programs, ensuring U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance.
• Bring together specialists across teams to evaluate the holistic accounting implications of complex deals and partnerships.
• Document accounting positions and memos for complex accounting topics in simple and clear style, and be a liaison with external auditors and valuation specialists.
• Act as a resource for various cross-group initiatives, and provide prowess on special projects and other ad hoc requests.
• Monitor standard setting, work with subject matter specialists to assess the impact on Microsoft and make necessary changes to policies and controls as appropriate.
• Maintain deep and broad knowledge of GAAP and related accounting guidance.
• Identify potential gaps and risks; propose solutions and work across teams to execute.
• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 7+ years accounting or finance experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 6+ years accounting or finance experience
  • OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 12+ years accounting or finance experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 8+ years accounting or finance experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent.
• US GAAP knowledge and experience.
• Experience in software, technology industry a plus.
• Ability to collaborate and be com