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. This Finance Manager role supports Microsoft Advertising, a growing $12B+ online Search, Advertising and News business that provides solutions for the world’s top marketers, agencies, content partners and brands. As a member of Corporate Accounting and the Advertising Controllersip Team, your overall responsibilities include ensuring complete and accurate financials for the global Advertising business, and supporting financially compliant new Advertising launches. **Responsibilities** Accounting Execution and Compliance + Drives rhythm of accounting run activities for area of responsibility including monthly close and financial reporting responsibilities, implementing accounting and reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with local legislations and statutory requirements. + Advises and consults with peers, vendors and stakeholder groups regarding accounting controllership matters to ensure accurate accounting and to minimize financial reporting risk. + Contributes to accounting and financial compliance for Advertising SOX activities to ensure green audit results. + Meets with internal and external auditors to discuss audit procedures, respond to questions, and provide information and records. Enablement/Process Improvement + Supports financially compliant business launches in accordance with Microsoft launch Policy + Assists in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track, and report accounting transactions. Verifies effective operations with business partners that help with end-to-end processing, payments, accounting, and related finance controls. + Supports the team in managing priorities and impact in a collaborative environment. + Provides recommendations to team members and business leaders for systems and process optimization. Other • Embody our culture and values **Qualifications** **Required 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 **Preferred Qualifications:** + Professional accounting certification such as CPA or equivalent. + 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 5+ years accounting or finance experience + OR equivalent experience. 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 for the role until **January 19, 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) .