Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
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 AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. 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. Job DescriptionYour CareerThe Director of Revenue Operations is a key Palo Alto Networks accounting team member. This individual will report to the VP of Revenue Operations, lead Palo Alto Networks’ key revenue accounting and operations areas, and be a strategic business partner who advises on the direction of the business, operational improvements and executes operational excellence. This individual will also provide leadership in developing effective financial reporting to ensure the financial integrity of revenue.He or she will serve as a key confidante and trusted advisor to the VP of Revenue Operations and CAO of Palo Alto Networks on revenue accounting and related financial control matters. He or she will be a strong communicator with responsibility for educating the senior leadership team on important revenue issues. The individual we seek is intelligent, agile, pragmatic, hard working and a quick thinker. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing revenue close accounting activities, leading projects, developing new processes and improving the month-end revenue close process. He or she brings a compelling track record of delivering shareholder value as a senior accounting leader in a complex, public organization. She or he brings a breadth of finance experiences, business acumen, and leadership skills to the role. We seek a collaborative, assertive, and energetic executive who is passionate about creating value for the Company; he or she will have exceptional intellect, emotional intelligence, business and finance acumen, and leadership skills to develop and deliver a vision for the revenue operations team.Your ImpactAccounting & ControlsManage specific areas of revenue accounting, including transactional, internal controls and SEC reportingEvaluate current accounting practices and policies to ensure continuous improvement and meet current and future requirementsLead the Company’s revenue close process, including management reporting metrics and, importantly, the accurate and timely reporting of revenueContinually evaluate opportunities to drive greater efficiencies and effectiveness in processing and the close process while ensuring a balanced workload within the organizationOperational Finance Leader & Thought PartnerServes as a trusted advisor to the CAO and CFO, and other senior leaders on revenue accounting, financial reporting, process, systems and control mattersServes as a key partner to the CAO and CFO on strategic business initiative by understanding and communicating the accounting and finance implications of various growth strategies and transactionsData IntegrityProvides robust data management practices with consistent definitions, ensuring Palo Alto Networks has a single view of the financial and business facts to support management decisionsTeam LeaderLead a high-performing and high-potential team, serving as a strong positive leader, coach, and advisor who is willing to roll up his or her sleeves to work alongside the team and sharing process and technical expertise to continually improve the organization’s capabilitiesLead a team in multiple locations with employees and work performed in an international center of excellence. Instill a performance culture resulting in meaningful cross-functional business process transformation and automation to increase efficiency and effectiveness, as well as meeting the needs of a high growth business in multiple locationsQualificationsYour Experience Senior Accounting Leadership12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally beginning in a Big Four public accounting firmRecent experience as a Director of Revenue Accounting in complex public company settings is ideal. Public company/SEC reporting, revenue recognition, SOX compliance experiences are requiredRelevant Organizational ExperienceExperience working in a publicly traded, global company with a team geographically disbursedExperience building and up-leveling high-performing accounting and controls organizationsRevenue RecognitionExpert in ASC 606 revenue recognition accounting principles within enterprise and SaaS / software companiesDriving ResultsCreate a clear strategic vision for the team supporting Palo Alto Networks’ business objectives and executing on that to ensure the business meets and surpasses its goalsDemonstrate a strong sense of urgency in meeting targets, routinely benchmarking his or her own work and the team’s work to drive operational excellenceProactively seek to improve processes and implement best in class solutions, raise quality and productivityLeading PeopleEngage the accounting team to understand Palo Alto Networks’ direction and organizational vision and how accounting contributes to larger, strategic goalsComfortable leading a diverse international teamCollaborating and InfluencingPartner cross-functionally with a genuine give-and-take approach, where both act as true peers and decisions are shared to further Palo Alto NetworksSpend time identifying all stakeholders necessary and meet or connect with all of them, be inclusive to shape a collective consensusEducation and Professional CredentialsAn undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred or equivalent military experience CPA is requiredOther Role AttributesHigh level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientationPersonal drive, energy and the ability to work effectively in a hands-on action-oriented environmentAn executive who values and promotes a culture of accountability—both for himself/herself and for othersStrong communication skills - able to convey a message that is clear and concise, linking business issues, accounting concepts, financial results and strategyPossess a growth mindset with experience in a hyper-growth environment Promotes a work environment of passion, fun and excitementAdditional InformationThe TeamThe team is a fun group of specialists who are responsible for ensuring our consolidated revenue results are complete and accurate with policies, procedures and systems ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory standards. They work closely with other departments, such as IT, FP&A, sales operations, legal, investor relations, product development to ensure timely and accurate reporting. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $192000 - $264500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.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.Accounting/AuditingExperience level: DirectorIndustry: Computer And Network Security Palo Alto Networks
