• Senior Finance Manager - SOX Compliance

    Microsoft Corporation (Atlanta, GA)


    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. We contribute to our company’s mission through delivering excellence in the Corporate Accounting organization. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to help shape the future of our accounting and financial processes for strategic partnerships.

     

    The Financial Compliance Group (“FCG”) in Corporate Accounting manages Microsoft’s Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) program, responsible for all financial controls scoping, policies, guidance, audit requirements, control standards, and SOX decision-making. FCG is looking for someone to take on a high impact role as Senior Finance Manager - SOX Compliance, reporting to the Group Manager of the Financial Compliance Group. The Senior Finance Manager - SOX Compliance will be responsible for business-facing SOX risks and controls for the company.

     

    This Senior Finance Manager - SOX Compliance role requires proficient understanding of business processes and the associated financial statement risks. Oversight and advisory with various controls and compliance teams for effective control design and implementation, along with auditing and financial fundamentals with an ability to determine the effectiveness of SOX controls. This highly cross-functional, cross-company, Senior Finance Manager - SOX Compliance role requires the ability to influence others with the use of concise and consistent application of SOX guidance and standards.

     

    Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.

    Responsibilities

    + Support global business partners with SOX regulatory and programmatic requirements

    + Development, implementation, and improvement of SOX business controls and remediation plans

    + SOX reporting

    + SOX risk assessments

    + Assess and consult on pending new business processes for SOX readiness

    + Serve as primary liaison between SOX business process owners, Internal Audit and External Audit

    + Support and contribute to the success of the company’s SOX program compliance activities and reporting

    + Embody our culture and values

    Qualifications

    Required/Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in finance or financial compliance

    + OR equivalent experience

    + 5+ years of audit or SOX compliance experience

    Additional or Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in financeor related field AND 8+ years experience in finance or financial compliance

    + OR Master's Degree in financeor related field AND 6+ years experience in finance or financial compliance

    + OR equivalent experience

    + Previous public accounting experience

     

    Finance Compliance IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $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 $123,500 - $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

     

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 18, 2025.

     

    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .