Manager- General Ledger

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

This position calls for someone who possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is goal- oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. This role has regular interaction with senior leadership and stakeholders across the company and requires strong verbal and written communication skills. The candidate will need to have a proven track record of hiring, developing, and retaining the best talent. 

Your Impact

• Manage the monthly financial close process for International entities
• Review journal entries & account reconciliations to ensure all costs are accurately recorded
• Review & present the monthly/quarterly flux analysis to internal stakeholders
• Interact with cross-functional teams at all levels to deliver timely and accurate management and financial reporting
• Coordinate the services provided by third-party accounting service providers
• Participate in strategic projects including new leases and office constructions
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies and statutory requirements
• Manage the audits for the international entities with external auditors to ensure compliance
• Analyze the impact of statutory accounting and bridge the US GAAP records
• Review the information for preparation of tax returns
• Work with Tax, Treasury, and other functions to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities
• Mentor team members to scale & deliver
• Execution of assigned team goals, team management & career development

Qualifications

Your Experience

• CA or CPA mandatory with bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent military experience required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in GL/RTR in a large US MNC
• Sound knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Experience with SAP or large ERP systems a plus
• Experience with account reconciliations tools like Blackline a plus
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to see the big picture yet hands on
• Ability to multitask, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Promote teamwork effective leader
• Energetic & positive attitude

Additional Information

Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs

• Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
• Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
  • The job requires accessing a company worksite
  • The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
  • You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
• If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.