Finance Manager, Financial Operations & Analysis
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Georgia, Atlanta | |
 Apr 12, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The Payroll Accounting team within Finance Operations (FinOps) is an integral part of Microsoft's Modern Finance journey and digital transformation. The Finance Manager, Financial Operations & Analysis, is responsible for providing centralized controllership functions for all people-related expenses flowing through payroll by utilizing standardized processes and compliance for the organization, and then engaging with leaders to effect changes that align with evolving business needs. This position interfaces with a global leadership team and requires cross functional collaboration with key stakeholders to drive Finance Operations' key performance metrics and analytics. Keys to success include driving to a global process standard where possible, while relentlessly pursuing opportunities to automate and improve our analytical and reporting capabilities. In this role, you will bring an operational excellence mindset, champion continuous process improvement, and be adept at getting things done with the ability to dive into the details. Additionally, you will exhibit curiosity, be a fast learner, and have a passion for understanding business needs to influence stakeholders at varying levels across Microsoft on a regular basis to meet business and corporate deadlines. 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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with 100+ Statutory and Corporate Controllers for the creation, reconciliation, and analysis of payroll-related general ledger accounts across global entities to ensure accurate accounting functions are executed efficiently, while keeping controls and compliance top of mind.Own the reviews of journal entries, account reconciliations, forecasting, balance sheet and P&L (profit & loss) analysis and other accounting-related work for domestic and international entities, while partnering with the business to meet organizational and corporate deadlines.Governs vendor employees work per the business process outsourcing model to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies, drive standardization, and meet deadlines, while proactively providing feedback to vendor management and recommending improvements.Utilize data and insights to anticipate business partner needs and identify new sources of information in order to support business strategy.Investigate and resolve business partner inquiries, accounting deviations and other data anomalies to drive continuous improvements and deliver actionable insights.Implements process improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.Embody our culture and values | |