Revenue Recognition Finance Manager

Overview

We are hiring a Revenue Recognition Finance Manager to join our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to work in a high performing team at a world class company. The Microsoft Corporate Accounting Revenue Recognition team is responsible for the reporting accuracy of billions of dollars of revenue across the world for both US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local statutory reporting. We have the privilege of helping to shape and enable some of the largest and most strategic deals for the company. If you enjoy working on a highly collaborative team, enjoy a fast pace combined with complex challenges, and you have a deep desire to learn, consider joining our team of revenue recognition professionals.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer agreements, including amendments to those agreements, document the proper technical revenue conclusions, and prepare revenue adjustments in accordance with ASC 606 Microsoft revenue policies, and customer/field intent.
• Develop and maintain depth and breadth of knowledge over Microsoft products, services and policies.
• Engage with deal desk to gather deal specific information and business context required to effectively complete contract reviews and drive compliance within Microsoft empowerment guidance.
• Review peer's work product for completeness and accuracy once proficiency of product and services knowledge is attained.
• Perform quarter end close revenue tasks independently.
• Contribute to process-improvement efforts by collecting and reviewing business partner and team feedback and incorporating industry best practices.
• Assist with internal and external audit queries on revenue recognition.
• Identify and assess financial statement risk to provide input on initiatives to enhance control compliance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
  
  

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 2 years accounting or finance experience
• OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 1 year(s) accounting or finance experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• 1 years of experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, and operational excellence.
• 1 years of experience navigating complex systems, processes, and programs.
• 2 years of experience creating complex spreadsheets, pivot tables, and performing data analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 5 years accounting or finance experience
• OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 3 years accounting or finance experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA or equivalent.
• Communication skills to influence business partners and deliver complex messages with clarity.
• Planning and organizational skills with ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Effective interaction and communication across a broad spectrum of audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles.
• Experience in the technology or software industry.
• ASC 606 experience/ practical application
  

Accounting IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $75,100 - $148,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $98,800 - $163,300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until April 14, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .

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