Senior Manager, Income Tax Reporting

OverviewEmpower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. That's what inspires us, drives our work, and pushes us to challenge the status quo every day. We also work to empower our employees, so they can achieve more. We believe we should each find meaning in our work, and we ensure employees have the freedom and the reach to help make a difference in the world. Microsoft Tax & Customs Department is responsible for Worldwide Tax & Customs Reporting, Compliance, and Planning, including the technology and process & innovation functions to support the coordination of the worldwide tax and Customs functions. There are four major functions within the Tax and Customs Department. 1) Tax Reporting and Transfer Pricing 2) Customs, Tax Process & Innovation, 3) Corporate Tax Planning & Controversies, Indirect Tax & Global Business Initiatives 4) Tax & Customs Controllership, Policy and Benefits Taxation. We are hiring a Senior Manager, Income Tax Reporting to assist us in this critical work. 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.ResponsibilitiesManage Microsoft's US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) income tax accounting models including deferred accounting, payable accounting, tax account roll-forward, FIN48, return-to-provision true-up, Stock Based Compensation (SBC) and Effective Tax Rate (ETR)Provide support with building the processes and calendar to ensure a smooth connection among accounting, tax compliance and tax accounting functionsBuild audit files for financial statement auditsProvide audit support to the Tax Controversies group for issues related to US income tax positions and filingsAccountability for maintenance and compliance of key Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) controls related to US tax accountingPrepare technical memos to support tax positionsScrutinize, challenge, and propose changes to existing processes and proceduresKeep up to date with tax legislation, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulations, and US GAAP changes, practice and global developmentsEmbody our Culture & Values