Group Accounting Manager, Data Center Infrastructure

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The teams charter is to partner with a broad group of stakeholders to build out the end-to-end Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure while optimizing investments and enabling accounting solutions that are scalable and mitigate risk. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to help shape the future of our cloud infrastructure accounting systems and processes.

As Group Accounting Manager Data Center Infrastructure you are a key member of the team and will be responsible for overseeing controllership for data center fixed assets and operations including enabling process excellence enhancing controls providing accounting guidance for new arrangements and scaling a multi-billion dollar portfolio. This role is expected to operate with autonomy across organizational boundaries and drive transformation initiatives that directly improve controllership outcomes including financial statement accuracy error reduction and financial risk mitigation.

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• Reviews month end close deliverables such as journal entries reports disclosures etc. related to datacenter fixed asset and operations accounting to ensure compliance with accounting policies and guidelines. Drives resolution of business partner/stakeholders inquiries accounting deviations and data anomalies.
• Performs gap analysis and helps business process owners design and implement financial controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Advise on new business arrangements and contracts and fields complex questions from business partners to ensure alignment with accounting standards and guidelines.
• Drives process-improvement efforts by collecting and reviewing business partner and team feedback and incorporating industry optimal practices. Identifies evaluates and leverages technology that could automate or speed up internal processes.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to meet regulatory statutory audit and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to drive insight and clarity on accounting guidance to help inform business decisions and financial planning (forecast targets long range planning).
• Contribute to ongoing strategic system transformation initiatives by providing thought leadership and business requirements.
• Embody our cultureand values

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business Accounting /Finance or related field AND 6 years accounting or finance experience OR Bachelors Degree in Business Accounting /Finance or related field AND 7 years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business Accounting /Finance or related field AND 8 years accounting or finance experience OR Bachelors Degree in Business Accounting /Finance or related field AND 12 years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience.
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA or equivalent.
• Previous controllership experience in large multinational companies transacting in multiple currencies and experience with international accounting standards/requirements.
• Advanced skills in applications such as Excel and Power BI.
• Large scale ERP experience e.g. SAP.
• Solid cross group collaboration interpersonal skills and passion to drive execution and results across multiple teams and business partners.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to dive into details and get things done.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to deeply understand and anticipate issues as well as prioritize and define a course of action in evolving areas.

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Accounting IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116900 - $203600 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 $148400 - $222600 per year.

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position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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