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Senior Accounting Manager, M&A
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 16, 2025 | |
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OverviewWe 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.
ResponsibilitiesYou will lead accounting for acquisitions and divestitures, including purchase price allocation, consolidation, and post-close adjustments.You will serve as a subject matter expert for complex technical accounting issues, providing guidance to finance and business teams.You will develop and maintain accounting policies aligned with U.S. GAAP and company standards; ensure consistent application across global operations.You will monitor and interpret new accounting standards and assess impact on company financial statements.You will lead implementation planning of new accounting standards and partner with internal stakeholders through execution.You will drive process improvements and automation opportunities in technical accounting workflows.You will act as a liaison between Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and business units during transactions and policy changes.You will support ad hoc centralized project-based deliverables including consolidated quarterly cash flow reporting and impairment testing. | |