Revenue Operations Manager (Marketplace & Acquisitions)

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

Become a member of the Revenue Accounting team at Palo Alto Networks! We are seeking a highly motivated Revenue Operations Manager who is excited to join a high growth Company. The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical thinking and communication skills. The candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to provide solutions for issues identified. The successful candidate is a competent individual with integrity, accountability, strong interpersonal skills, and a team player. This person will directly report to the Senior Revenue Manager and closely work and manage the other members of the Revenue team. The candidate will be responsible to perform revenue close accounting activities, lead transitions and projects, develop new processes, and improve on the month-end close process. The position requires a hands-on person who is flexible, solutions-oriented, and works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Your Impact

• Manage and coordinate the revenue close related to acquisitions and Marketplace transactions, including review of monthly journal entries and reconciliations, validation of system data, tracking close status, and reporting close metrics
• Partner with cross functional business partners to implement standard methodologies, automation, and continuous process improvements
• Lead and assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as needed, including integration of newly acquired entities
• Leverage comprehensive quote to cash system and process knowledge to timely identify, quantify, and resolve issues
• Partner with Corporate FP&A team and assist with forecast
• Establish and maintain strong SOX controls

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline, CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting and operation in the technology industry. Big 4 and relevant industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Hardware, Software, and SaaS ASC 606 revenue guidance
• Experience in revenue accounting for Marketplace and Acquisitions
• Experience working with SAP S4/HANA, SAP RAR, NetSuite, and SFDC preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Google Suite
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Critical thinker with a risk-based approach mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• Motivated self-starter who takes initiative and drives projects to conclusion
• Effective communicator with all levels of management and cross-functional organizations

Additional Information

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. 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 $118,000/YR - $191,500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.