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The Supply Chain Accounting team partners closely with Corporate Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams supporting a broad business scope of Microsoft devices including Surface and Xbox. The environment is dynamic and innovative, where the accounting team must be flexible and deeply integrated with the business.

We are looking for a **Director of Supply Chain Accounting** to lead the team. This leader will oversee supply chain accounting including inventory reserve process, warranty accounting and standard costing, as well as related compliance activities including SOX. This leader is a manager of people managers, overseeing a team of approximately 12 people leaders who consistently drive impact and foster a culture of excellence across their teams. **This role reports to the GM of Corporate Accounting.**

This is a **3X weekly hybrid work** role with the flexibility to work from either our beautiful **Redmond** or **Atlanta** office. We’re all about creating a work environment that supports collaboration and balance. Come join the team!

Responsibilities

+ **Lead** the Supply Chain Accounting team that supports the rhythm of business for monthly and quarterly accounting close processes.

+ **Oversee** the coordination and preparation, delivery, and analysis of balance sheet and P&L reporting and assist in reviews with senior business leaders.

+ **Drive** compliance activities, which requires partnership with Internal Audit and Supply Chain Operations teams. Ensure SOX compliance including development of new controls as the business evolves.

+ **Support** launch and strategic activities in close partnership with the business.

+ **Guide** the preparation of inventory related financial information for Microsoft’s financial statements and disclosures.

+ **Steer and Organize** quarterly reviews with accounting leadership.

Microsoft people managers are expected to make Microsoft employees feel valued and cared for through connections and performance discussions- which is called our Model Coach and Care philosophy. The **Model, Coach, Care** framework is Microsoft’s cornerstone approach to management excellence. It defines what great leadership looks like across the organization and is designed to empower managers to deliver success through **accountability** , **empathy** , and **growth** .

Model

Managers are expected to **live Microsoft’s culture and values** by:

+ Embodying integrity, respect, and accountability.

+ Demonstrating leadership principles in everyday actions.

+ Creating a shared vision and setting the tone for collaboration and inclusion.

+ Modeling vulnerability and inclusivity—especially in team dynamics and meetings.

Coach

Coaching is about **empowering teams** and helping them grow:

+ Define clear team objectives and outcomes.

+ Provide business context to enable better decision-making.

+ Offer timely, constructive feedback and create space for learning.

+ Help teams adapt to change and thrive in a matrixed environment.

+ Remove roadblocks and foster cross-boundary collaboration.

Care

Caring means **valuing people and investing in their growth** :

+ Attract and retain diverse, talented individuals.

+ Know each team member’s capabilities and aspirations.

+ Create an environment where people feel respected and their work has meaning.

+ Support career development through coaching, check-ins, and growth opportunities.

+ **Other**

+ Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 9+ years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience.

+ OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 8+ years accounting or equivalent finance experience

+ 3+ years people management experience.

+ 12+ years relevant experience in financial reporting and analysis from accounting/consulting firm or multinational corporation or equivalant

+ 9+ years stakeholder management experience.

Preferred Experience

+ MBA/CPA a big plus

+ Cross-group collaboration skills experience, including the ability to effectively communicate with senior management who may not be accounting professionals

+ A a self-starter, well organized, adaptable, and able to multi-task.

+ Experience with accounting for supply chain and manufacturing operations, as well as broader controllership areas in a multinational/SEC registrant company preferred

+ Experience managing large teams and demonstrated people development skills

Accounting M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 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 October 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) .