Microsoft’s Corporate Accounting organization is looking for a highly motivated, collaborative accounting professional who enjoys working independently, partnering with people to deeply understand the business strategy and related processes, and operating with high levels of responsibility to join our Corporate Revenue Assurance team. The Corporate Accounting Revenue Assurance team has high visibility to leadership across business groups and corporate accounting. We focus on defining policy, implementing accounting guidance, enhancing and consulting on revenue recognition controls and policies, researching revenue recognition questions, and analyzing and reporting consolidated financial results.   As Finance Manager, Product Revenue Recognition, you will focus on assessing and supporting our product revenue recognition. Key focus areas include reviewing and documenting the accounting position for new product launches, coordinating with the revenue systems team on system implementations that support new product launches, and closely partnering with business, finance, and controllership teams across the company. 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. 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** + Serve as a subject matter specialist for revenue recognition under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, providing accounting guidance and consultations to business partners across the company + Work with Finance, Business Planning, Business Operations and others to assess product roadmap and launch plans for appropriate revenue recognition + Support the product launch process by identifying and providing revenue recognition requirements, and highlighting risks and potential system limitations + Operate as a key contributor to the evaluation of revenue recognition issues, including writing accounting positions + Prepare and present training to business partners + Provide advanced knowledge and prowess to special projects and other ad hoc requests   **Qualifications** Required/Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 2+ years accounting or finance experience + OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 1+ year(s) accounting or finance experience + OR equivalent experience. Additional or Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 5+ years accounting or finance experience + OR Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 3+ years accounting or finance experience + OR equivalent experience. + Professional accounting certification such as CPA or equivalent. + 5+ years of related work experience, preferably with a mix of tech companies and public accounting; Software and Technology industry is a plus + US GAAP knowledge and experience with emphasis on ASC 606 + Ability to collaborate and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, influencing across multiple complex organizations, and creating effecting partnerships + Business partnering and cross-group collaboration skills with higher-leveled audiences + Financial, analytical and communication skills, including presentation of data + Self-starter that is well organized, adaptable, and able to multi-task and work well under pressure Accounting IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $75,100 - $148,900 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 $98,800 - $163,300 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 and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis. 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) .