<b>Overview</b><br><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">That’s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> what inspires us, drives our </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">work</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and pushes us to challenge the status quo every day. Through our Cloud-first strategy, we strive to deliver solutions that are </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">optimized</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> for the world and enable customers to drive their business more successfully. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">We contribute to our company’s mission through delivering excellence in the Corporate Accounting organization</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">help shape the future of our cloud infrastructure accounting systems and processes</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">The team’s charter is </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">to partner with a broad group of stakeholders to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">build out</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> the end-</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">to end</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure, while </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">optimizing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> investments and enabling accounting solutions that are scalable and mitigate risk</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">As a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">key </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">member of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">the team</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">you’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">be responsible for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">designing and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">executi</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">ng </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">the accounting</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> processes</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">controls</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> for </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">M</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">icrosoft</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">’s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> Datacenter Accounting</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">The role will </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">manage </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">the accounting </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">D</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">atacenter </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Build</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> & </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">E</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">nergy </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">I</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">nvestments </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Cap</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">e</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">x, power-related operating costs, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">all costs associated </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">with running Microsoft datacenter operations</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">while </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">i</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">nfluencing the design of systems & processes, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">providing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> key insight to business partners, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">exec</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">uting </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">monthly financial close processes</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">The role will</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">collaborate with Microsoft partners globally, including </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Finance</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Tax, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Treasury</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Trade, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Sourcing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and Business Operations to</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">optimize</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> systems, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">processes</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">accounting</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> for </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Cloud </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Infrastructure</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><ul><li>Manage accounting for power and datacenter operations costs, including Datacenter Build & Energy Capex asset management to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. </li><li>Design and execute scalable accounting & reporting solutions to enable stakeholders with optimal and compliant systems and processes, and key analysis and insights. </li><li>Partner with finance to drive insight and clarity on accounting guidance to help inform business decisions and financial planning (forecast, targets, long range planning). </li><li>Participate with a high performing team to add to thought leadership for Cloud Controllership and Enablement. </li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, SOX and MS Policy; enable controls to safeguard assets and accurate financial reporting. </li><li>Collaborate with global stakeholders to meet regulatory, statutory, audit and compliance requirements. </li><li>Build and manage close partnerships with teams across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Business. </li><li>Embrace inclusion, a growth mindset, and enable culture and norms that support consistent quality partner experiences. </li></ul><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><p>Required/minimum qualifications</p><div>Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience.</div><div> </div><div>Additional or preferred qualifications</div><div><ul><li>Previous accounting experience in operational accounting, Cloud, supply chain, fixed assets and/or multi-national companies preferred </li><li>Analytical, collaboration, and time management skills </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels of management </li><li>Understanding of GAAP, Internal Controls, and SOX </li><li>Demonstrated systems and process improvement experience </li><li>Must be extremely collaborative and comfortable dealing with ambiguity, influencing across multiple complex organizations, creating effective internal business partnerships </li><li>Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, have excellent attention to detail, and work effectively under deadlines </li></ul></div> <br><br><p>Financial Analysis 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. <p></p> <p>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:<br/><a href='https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay'>https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</a></p></p><br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>