We are seeking a seasoned accounting professional to lead complex technical accounting initiatives with a focus on acquisitions, divestitures, and policy governance. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance while driving process improvements and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor on technical accounting matters, develop and maintain global accounting policies, and lead the adoption of new standards. In addition, this position will partner cross-functionally to support transactions, deliver consolidated cash flow reporting, and perform impairment testing. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing decisions, and building scalable solutions.

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.

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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: US corporate pay information | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 29th, 2025.

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