Microsoft Revenue Recognition Finance Manager 

United States, Washington 

80133735

• 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.

• 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

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 16, 2025.

• 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).