Senior Accounting Manager

Overview Empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. That's what inspires us, drives our work, and pushes us to challenge the status quo every day. Through our Cloud-first strategy, we strive to deliver solutions that are optimized for the world and enable customers to drive their business more successfully. We contribute to our company's mission through delivering excellence in the Corporate Accounting organization. The team's charter is to partner with a broad group of stakeholders to build out the end-to-end Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure, while optimizing investments and enabling accounting solutions that are scalable and mitigate risk. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to help shape the future of our cloud infrastructure accounting systems and processes. As a Senior Accounting Manager, Data Center Infrastructure, you are a key member of the team and will be responsible for controllership for data center fixed assets and operations, including enabling process excellence, enhancing controls, providing accounting guidance for new arrangements and scaling a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. 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. Responsibilities

• Prepares month-end close deliverables, such as journal entries, reports, disclosures, etc. related to datacenter fixed asset and operations accounting to ensure compliance with accounting policies and guidelines. Drives resolution of business partner/stakeholders inquiries, accounting deviations, and data anomalies.
• Performs gap analysis and helps implement financial controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Advise on new business arrangements and contracts to ensure alignment with accounting standards and guidelines.
• Contributes to process-improvement efforts. Identifies, evaluates, and leverages technology that could automate or speed up internal processes.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to meet regulatory, statutory, audit and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to drive insight and clarity on accounting guidance to help inform business decisions and financial planning (forecast, targets, long range planning).
• Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications
• Masters Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 3+ years accounting or finance experience OR Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 4+ years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience. Additional or Preferred Qualifications
• Masters Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 6+ years accounting or finance experience OR Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 8+ years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience.
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA or equivalent.
• Previous controllership experience in large multinational companies transacting in multiple currencies.
• Advanced skills in applications, such as Excel and Power BI.
• Large scale ERP experience e.g., SAP.
• Solid cross group collaboration, interpersonal skills, and passion to drive execution and results across multiple teams and business partners.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to dive into details and get things done.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to deeply understand and anticipate issues, as well as prioritize and define a course of action in evolving areas. #Finance Accounting IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 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 $125,000 - $206,400 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Accounting, Accounting Certifications, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cloud Computing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Gap Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Infrastructure, Microsoft Product Family, Network Operations Center, Power BI, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Statutory Laws, Team Player Microsoft Corp DO WHAT YOU LOVE Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed. WHY MICROSOFT? As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting. We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference. WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it. GET THE BALL ROLLING Company Size: 10,000 employees or more Industry: Computer Software 1975 Website: http://www.microsoft.com Full posting: https://www.monster.com/job-openings/senior-accounting-manager-data-center-infrastructure-atlanta-ga--3eea1368-fcf8-4f47-a629-ef83755849a3