Finance Manager – Statutory & Tax in Paris, France

In Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) Finance, we’re driving shareholder and carry the local accountability for the financials as well as statutory and compliance matters across all Microsoft commercial segments and products. The Statutory & Tax Finance Manager reports to the FP&A Finance Director and has ownership for the books of accounts, statutory compliances, direct & indirect tax compliance, tax reporting and insights processes for legal entities of Microsoft in France.

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

Responsibilities

• Statutory Accounting Integrity and Accuracy

• Prepare, analyze, and review consolidated results to ensure compliance with USGAAP, local GAAP

• Provide leadership and technical guidance for compliance with accounting and other regulatory requirements, including assessing risk and developing control processes.

• Develop and maintain accounting policies, consult and provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure compliance and to support business decisions.

• Provide technical accounting research and analysis; oversee the review, interpretation, and implementation of new and proposed accounting regulations.

• Manage or review the execution of accounting activities Commission, Fixed Assets and Process Improvement

• Identify, evaluate and leverage technology that could automate or speed up complex internal processes.

• Share SOX expertise and lead risk assessment and gap analysis activities

• Research and document complex accounting standards, guidelines, and policies.

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure the best ROI from key contributors (including OneFinance, FinOps, Ops Finance etc.) with high level oversight of Stat & Tax work.

• Ensure Outsourced functions (One Finance, One Payroll, RE&F, GPG, etc) accountability for agreed SLAs for the Area and additionally serves as SME for one of those specific subjects for all Areas (will be key point of contact for Corp owner for that SME and work with Corp to get a solid process for all Areas)

• Serve as an escalation point of contact to resolve multicomplex issues when governing vendors.

• Partner with auditors, external consultants.

• Contribute to the ongoing relationship with local tax authorities and other government agencies.

• Advocate Microsoft’s filing position with auditors. Document audit findings and share results and actions with impacted groups.

Other Statutory Reporting and Advisory

• Resolve issues in collaboration with multiple business partners, team members, or vendor leadership.

• Land global and local projects, with proper statutory accounting infrastructure and registration, and in compliance with local tax regulations & MS global processes. Provide support for the local business operations on the implementation of these projects.

• Assist with creation and drive closure of statutory entities as required, (partnering with Legal department) and ensure finance readiness of legal entities in country.

Qualifications

Minimum Required qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Extensive experience in Finance / Finance leadership positions.

• Chartered Accountant, BA/BS or MBA degree in Finance, Economics, CPA preferred.

• Experience in Multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles is recommended.

• Analytical mindset and passion for process excellence.

• Fluent in French & English

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