Overview
Microsoft's Corporate Accounting Revenue Recognition team is responsible for the accuracy of billions of dollars of revenue across the world for United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and local statutory reporting. We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative people leader to join our team as Revenue Recognition Group Manager. If you are a leader who loves working with and developing people, values diverse perspectives, can solve large complex problems but also execute and get things done, this could be the role for you
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organizations on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of 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 and strategy, etc.) to collaborate on non-routine transactions, new product offerings and process improvements.
* Serve a 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 of 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.
* 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 word 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 coversations (Connect, Perspective, 1:1).
Personal Development
* Ability to develop and grow in role and at Microsoft
Other
* Embody our Culture and Values
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, or a related field, supported by extensive experience in accounting or finance; alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in these areas combined with deep, seasoned experience in the field, or equivalent professional background.
* Demonstrated leadership and coaching experience.
* Technical revenue accounting knowledge of US GAAP and specifically ASC 606.
Preferred Qualifications
* 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 isues to a variety of audiences
* Experience with accounting systems and tools and proficient excel skills
* Highly adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an emphasis on quality
* Organizational skills, ability to prioritze competing projects and adhere to deadlines
* People management experience and ability to build and sustain relationships at multiple levels across Microsoft
* Ability to collaborate and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, influencing across multiple complex organizations, and creating effective 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
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
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