Finance Manager, Revenue Recognition
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 11, 2026. Microsoft scores B on the Alion truth index.
Microsoft's Corporate Accounting Revenue Recognition team is responsible for the reporting accuracy of billions of dollars of revenue across the world under US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). We have the privilege of helping to shape some of the largest and most strategic deals for the company.
The Finance Manager, Revenue Recognition, role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to work in a high performing team at a world-class company. If you enjoy working on a highly collaborative team and you have a deep desire to learn, consider joining our team of revenue recognition professionals.
At Microsoft, our mission-to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more-guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress-people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Prepare customer contract assessments in compliance with Microsoft’s ASC (Accounting Standards Codification) 606 accounting policies and guidelines to document conclusions and calculate revenue adjustments.
- Assesses contract amendments to draw proper ASC 606 conclusions and determines Day 2 revenue adjustments.
- Engage in discussions with Deal Desk to gather deal specific information and business context required to effectively complete contract reviews and amendment assessments.
- Reviews peer work product for completeness and accuracy once proficiency of product and services knowledge is attained.
- Perform month end close revenue tasks independently.
- Develop deep understanding of MS (Microsoft) revenue policies to effectively pose and field inquiries to/from business partners.
- Identify deal trends to raise for leadership consideration.
- Ability to develop and grow in role and at Microsoft.
- Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 1+ year(s) accounting or finance experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 2+ years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements:
- Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Professional accounting certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent.
- Experience in the technology or software industry and/or with multinationals with multi-product and segment finance roles.
- ASC 606 experience/practical application.
- Solid communication and problem-solving skills to navigate business scenarios.
- Critical thinking, comfortable dealing with ambiguity, tenacity to find answers and reach conclusions, and operational excellence.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
- Solid Microsoft Office application skills, especially Excel.
Accounting IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,800 - $153,700 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 $102,200 - $169,900 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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 requesting accommodations.