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Microsoft
Senior Accounting Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions
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What they do
A Corporate Development Manager helps develop, manage and analyze corporate development through mergers and acquisitions or strategic alliances. Leads research, cost/benefit analyses of mergers, and communicates results to stakeholders. Includes developing and maintaining professional relationships, marketing the proposed changes and assisting in transitions.
$155,395 / year median in Washington
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities will include evaluating accounting implications of transactions, overseeing financial reporting and governance activities, supporting assurance initiatives, and driving continuous improvements to processes, controls, and policy frameworks. Lead accounting activities related to acquisitions and divestitures, including transaction assessment, integration support, financial reporting, and post-close execution. Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance program for acquisitions and divestitures accounting, including risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing coordination, and continuous improvement of the control environment. Partners across Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, Controllership, and business teams to deliver high-quality accounting outcomes, while balancing compliance, operational effectiveness, and business objectives. Apply sound technical accounting judgment to evaluate complex and non-routine transactions, provide practical guidance, and drive alignment on accounting conclusions. Drive accounting governance and assurance efforts by establishing clear processes, documentation standards, and controls that promote consistency, transparency, and execution excellence. Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of accounting policies and reporting guidance to ensure alignment with