Finance Manager, Treasury Accounting
Microsoft· Software· Oct 12, 2026 · 16d ago
United States, Washington, Redmond · United States, Georgia, Atlanta
In office
Full-time
Manager
$119K–$165K est.
1+ years exp
Job description
Overview
Our mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Within Corporate Accounting, we bring this mission to life through strong execution, thoughtful partnership, and a shared commitment to business results and continuous improvement.
We are hiring a Finance Manager, Treasury Accounting, a key role supporting the accounting and financial reporting of Microsoft’s capital markets activities. This role brings together strong investment accounting expertise, a sense of ownership, and close collaboration across multiple teams.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with complex investment structures and financial instruments, while helping to improve processes, enhance reporting quality, and support evolving business needs in a dynamic environment. We also continue to explore emerging technologies — including the thoughtful use of data and AI-enabled tools — to make our work more efficient, insightful, and scalable.
The scope spans the accounting lifecycle of Microsoft’s investment portfolio — including cash and investments, derivatives, debt, and strategic and impact investment activity — in close partnership with Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (CFP&A) to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Prioritize & Ownership
Execute accounting activities for assigned areas within capital markets, including investments, derivatives, and debt-related transactions. Manage priorities to complete close and reporting deliverables accurately and on time. Take ownership of assigned tasks, investigate issues, and follow through on resolution, seeking guidance on complex
Partnership / Cross-functional partnership
Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, Legal, and CFP&A to support accounting for transactions and related reporting requirements. Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external service providers to coordinate inputs and resolve questions throughout the close and reporting cycle. Clearly communicate accounting results, outstanding items, and support needs.
Support Treasury Accounting through the S/4HANA migration, including assessment of impacts to in-house cash, cash management, Treasury system interfaces, and downstream reporting. Partner with engineering and business teams to validate end-to-end accounting scenarios, support SIT/UAT, and ensure accounting outcomes and reporting dependencies are appropriately addressed.
Quality & Accuracy
Ensure high-quality and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP through strong attention to detail and data integrity, analyzing results and driving clarity. Perform and review reconciliations, variance analysis, and support documentation, proactively identifying and investigating discrepancies while driving timely resolution and maintaining clear, audit-ready documentation.
Process Excellence
Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency across accounting workflows, including streamlining close and reporting processes and reducing manual effort. Leverage systems and tools such as SAP, Aladdin, and reporting platforms to improve data flow, transparency, and overall operational effectiveness, while helping to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
AI Transformation
Explore and apply AI-enabled tools, including Copilot and automation solutions, to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort across close and reporting activities. Leverage data to enhance variance analysis and insight generation and partner with cross-functional teams to thoughtfully incorporate AI and data-driven approaches into existing workflows, supporting more scalable and forward-looking financial operations.
Other
Embody Microsoft’s 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.
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 certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent.
• Proficient understanding of US GAAP and experience supporting financial reporting and close processes, with demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality results in a dynamic environment.
• Experience accounting for investment activity, derivatives, or capital markets-related transactions under US GAAP, along with familiarity working with financial systems such as SAP S/4 HANA, Aladdin, or similar platforms. Experience supporting finance system transformation initiatives, including process impact assessment, system testing, data validation, or downstream reporting, is preferred. Solid understanding of the Controllership function, paired with strong analytical capabilities and experience in data structuring, reporting, and modeling (e.g., Excel, PowerPivot, Power BI).
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems by seeing the big picture, simplifying processes, and working effectively through ambiguity. Proven experience driving process improvements and delivering high-impact results, both independently and through cross-functional collaboration, while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leveraging modern technology, including automation and AI-enabled tools (e.g., Power Automate, Copilot, AI agents), to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting effectiveness. A curious, self-starter mindset with a passion for continuous learning and a drive to improve how work gets done.
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:
careers.microsoft.com
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.
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