Revenue Recognition Manager

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Join Our Team as a Revenue Recognition Manager!

Are you ready to take on a role where you can make a global impact? Our Corporate Accounting Revenue Recognition team at Microsoft ensures the accuracy of billions of dollars in revenue worldwide, adhering to US GAAP and local statutory reporting. We're on the lookout for a dynamic, collaborative leader to join us as a Revenue Recognition Manager. If you thrive on developing people, value diverse perspectives, and excel at solving complex problems while getting things done, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Microsoft?

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We embrace a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and work together to achieve our shared goals. Our core values of respect, integrity, and accountability guide us in creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What We Offer:

• A chance to lead and inspire a talented team
• Opportunities to solve challenging, impactful problems
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• The ability to make a real difference in a global company

Join us and be part of a team that values your unique perspective and skills. Together, we can achieve amazing things!

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let's empower the world together!

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 7+ years accounting or finance experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 6+ years accounting or finance experience
  • OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Technical revenue accounting knowledge of US GAAP and specifically ASC 606.
• Ability to understand the needs of stakeholders within Microsoft and collaborate effectively across all levels
• Written and verbal communication skills including active listening and the ability to articulate complex issues to a variety of audiences
• Experience with accounting systems and tools and proficient excel skillls
• Highly adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an emphasis on quality
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize competing projects and adhere to deadlines
• People management experience and ability to build & sustain relationships at multiple levels across Microsoft
• Ability to collaborate and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, influencing across multiple complex organizations, and creating effecting partnerships; ability to make the complex simple
• Professional accounting certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent.
• Experience with technology industry
• Experience managing direct reports

Accounting M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $115,000 - $200,300 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 $146,200 - $219,200 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 January 10, 2025.

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• Lead a team of US Based Revenue Recognition specialists who evaluate customer agreements and document the proper revenue accounting under Accounting Standards Codification 606 (ASC 606).
• Ensure contract review and accounting processes follow the company’s documented policies.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders (legal, revenue operations, sales, finance & strategy, etc.) to collaborate on non-routine transactions, new product offerings and process improvements.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in the design and implementation for new product launches.
• Enhance existing operational processes to provide good service to our business partners while ensuring efficiency and accuracy and our results.
• Review non-standard customer agreements to evaluate revenue recognition impacts and propose solutions that align with internal policies and company objectives.
• Represent Revenue Recognition as accounting systems specialist for projects and within team to assist with contract review efforts.
• Develop organizational enablement documentation and processes for global Revenue Recognition team.
• Personal Development - Ability to develop and grow in role and at Microsoft
• Participate in key strategic initiatives and assist with other ad hoc projects.
• Microsoft managers bring out the best in their people to achieve team and organization priorities by:
  • Modeling: Live the culture, values, and leadership principles. Share your management philosophy with your team and make it real through your words and actions.
  • Coaching: Enable others’ performance. Build management skills by completing your learning path and development opportunities.
  • Caring: Empower others to discover, connect, and grow. Have healthy, candid conversations regularly with your team and individually.

Other

• Embody our Culture and Values