Finance Manager, Revenue Recognition
About The Position
Microsoft's Corporate Accounting Revenue Recognition team is responsible for the reporting accuracy of billions of dollars of revenue across the world under US GAAP. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to work in a high performing team at a world-class company. If you enjoy working on a highly collaborative team and you have a deep desire to learn, consider joining our team of revenue recognition professionals. At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 1+ year(s) accounting or finance experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 2+ years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience.
- Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.
- Solid Microsoft Office application skills, especially Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 3+ years accounting or finance experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 5+ years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience.
- Professional accounting certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent.
- Experience in the technology or software industry and/or with multinationals with multi-product and segment finance roles.
- ASC 606 experience/practical application.
- Solid communication and problem-solving skills to navigate business scenarios.
- Critical thinking, comfortable dealing with ambiguity, tenacity to find answers and reach conclusions, and operational excellence.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
Responsibilities
- Prepare customer contract assessments in compliance with Microsoft’s ASC 606 accounting policies and guidelines to document conclusions and calculate revenue adjustments.
- Assesses contract amendments to draw proper ASC 606 conclusions and determines Day 2 revenue adjustments.
- Engage in discussions with Deal Desk to gather deal specific information and business context required to effectively complete contract reviews and amendment assessments.
- Reviews peer work product for completeness and accuracy once proficiency of product and services knowledge is attained.
- Perform month end close revenue tasks independently.
- Develop deep understanding of MS revenue policies to effectively pose and field inquiries to/from business partners.
- Identify deal trends to raise for leadership consideration.
- Ability to develop and grow in role and at Microsoft.
- Embody our culture and values
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
