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Group Accounting Manager, Data Center Infrastructure

Location
Redmond | United States, WA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
6+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
29 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • CPA
  • month-end close
  • SOX compliance
  • SAP ERP
  • Power BI

Also useful

  • Excel
  • international accounting standards

About the role

Reviews month end close deliverables, such as journal entries, reports, disclosures, etc. related to datacenter fixed asset and operations accounting to ensure compliance with accounting policies and guidelines. Drives resolution of business partner/stakeholders' inquiries, accounting deviations, and data anomalies.

Performs gap analysis and helps business process owners design and implement financial controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Advise on new business arrangements and contracts, and fields complex questions from business partners to ensure alignment with accounting standards and guidelines.

Drives process-improvement efforts by collecting and reviewing business partner and team feedback and incorporating industry optimal practices. Identifies, evaluates, and leverages technology that could automate or speed up internal processes. Collaborate with global stakeholders to meet regulatory, statutory, audit and compliance requirements.

Partner with Finance and Operations to drive insight and clarity on accounting guidance to help inform business decisions and financial planning (forecast, targets, long range planning). Contribute to ongoing strategic system transformation initiatives by providing thought leadership and business requirements.

Embody our culture and values Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 6+ years accounting or finance experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 7+ years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience.

Master's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 8+ years accounting or finance experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting /Finance, or related field AND 12+ years accounting or finance experience OR equivalent experience. Professional accounting certification such as CPA or equivalent.

Previous controllership experience in large multinational companies transacting in multiple currencies, and experience with international accounting standards/requirements. Advanced skills in applications, such as Excel and Power BI. Large scale ERP experience e.g., SAP. Solid cross group collaboration, interpersonal skills, and passion to drive execution and results across multiple teams and business partners.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to dive into details and get things done. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity. Ability to deeply understand and anticipate issues, as well as prioritize and define a course of action in evolving areas.

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From Microsoft's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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