• Senior Finance Manager

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    Are you ready to make your mark at the intersection of technology and finance? As a key member of our high-performing Corporate Accounting team, you’ll play a pivotal role in one of Microsoft’s most visible and impactful collaborations. In this dynamic Senior Finance Manager role, you’ll support the end-to-end controllership for related transactions, incorporating process excellence, controls and compliance, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll be at the forefront of financial operations that directly shape Microsoft’s future, navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving, high-stakes environment where every decision counts.

     

    This Senior Finance position will partner across various organizations to help design, document, and govern the OpenAI partnership. If you’re energized by complexity, excited by change, and passionate about making a tangible impact, this is your opportunity to lead, influence, and grow at the highest level.

     

    Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization 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.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and manage a project plan for various workstreams, identify gaps, drive accountabilities, and communicate status to stakeholders

    + Develop trusted partnerships across diverse teams such as Corporate Development, Central Finance, engineering groups (EG) Finance, Tax, Accounting, Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA), and external auditors.

    + Demonstrate proficiency in US GAAP and able to efficiently document accounting conclusions

    + Simplify complex accounting, finance, and business details to support leadership decision-making.

    + Successful execution of time-sensitive and high-pressure deliverables with calm composure, positive attitude, and team spirit.

    + Contribute to team growth including mentorship, coaching, recruiting, onboarding, and training activities.

    + Apply judgment and manage multiple workstreams to create clarity in ambiguous scenarios.

    + Embody our culture and values

    Qualifications

    Required/Minimum qualifications

    + Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 3+ years accounting or finance experience

    + OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 4+ years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience

    + 1+ years of experience in a matrix-based organization

    Additional or Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance or related field AND 8+ years of accounting or finance experience

    + OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance or related field AND 6+ years of accounting or finance experience

    + Professional accounting certification such as CPA or equivalent

    + Proficient US GAAP knowledge and experience

     

    Accounting 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 November 5th, 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) .