Finance Manager - Revenue Assurance

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

12h

About The Position

Microsoft’s Corporate Accounting organization is looking for a highly motivated, collaborative accounting professional who enjoys synthesizing the complex, and working cross-functionally to join their Corporate Revenue Assurance team. This team focuses on defining policy, implementing accounting guidance, enhancing and consulting on revenue recognition controls and policies, researching revenue recognition questions, and analyzing and reporting financial results. This Finance Manager - Revenue Assurance will be focused on collaborating across the team to assess revenue recognition under ASC 606 through the launch process. Key responsibilities include documenting accounting positions for new product launches and revenue contracts, supporting existing products launched through new programs, partnering with the revenue team on system changes and contributing to quarterly financial close activities. This position requires a collaborative, organized, and motivated individual who enjoys working with people to understand the business strategy and related processes.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 1+ year(s) accounting or finance experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 2+ years accounting or finance experience
Equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting certification such as CPA or equivalent
3+ years of related work experience, preferably with a mix of tech companies and public accounting
Software and Technology industry experience
US GAAP knowledge and experience with emphasis on ASC 606 Accounting

Responsibilities

Work across subject matter experts within the revenue recognition team, providing accounting guidance and consultations to business partners.
Work with Finance, Business Planning, Business Operations and others to understand product roadmap and launch plans.
Coordinate across the revenue team to determine appropriate revenue recognition for launches and perform testing to demonstrate the launch requirements are met.
Key contributor to the evaluation of revenue recognition issues including writing accounting positions, testing system changes and performing quarterly close responsibilities.
Educate business partners on revenue determinations.
Provide expertise for special projects and other ad hoc requests.