AR Accounting Manager

Your Career

Become a vital member of our accounting organization at Palo Alto Networks! We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager to lead a critical function in our global accounting organization. This role focuses on optimizing AR-related general ledger processes, driving process improvement, and delivering high-impact projects.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong critical thinking skills, and excels in communication and collaboration. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance while contributing to strategic process optimization.

If you have a passion for numbers and solving meaningful financial challenges while working for a company with a global mission in cybersecurity, this is the perfect role for you!

This role will require to be in our Plano, TX office 3 days/week.

Your Impact

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Supervise the daily operations of AR accounting, including month-end close activities and reconciliations
  • Provide guidance to the Global AR Accounting team, fostering a collaborative team environment through coaching, development, and goal alignment
  • Motivate and lead the team to achieve excellence in accounting results
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of AR-related accounts and reconciliations
  • Conduct bad debt and CECL analyses, collaborating with Credit and Collections teams to assess customer risk
  • Perform flux analyses to monitor financial trends and identify anomalies
• Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Ensure compliance with SOX 404 and GAAP standards
  • Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis
  • Develop and enforce effective accounting policies and controls to safeguard company assets
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with billing, credit, and collections teams to ensure AR balances are accurate and complete
  • Collaborate with IT and finance teams to streamline processes and optimize data alignment
• Strategic Process Improvement
  • Analyze current processes and implement future-state workflows to improve scalability and efficiency
  • Lead finance-related projects, breaking down complex initiatives into actionable steps
• Documentation & Deliverables
  • Prepare clear business case memos, decision documents, and executive presentations to support informed decision-making

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent preferred) or equivalent military experience 
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in AR or GL functions
• Experience with operational or SAP systems (AR module a plus)
• Skilled in writing technical accounting memos and assessing end-to-end processes
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Self-starter with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Global leadership experience managing diverse teams is a strong plus

The Team

The Global Accounting Team ensures our processes align with regulatory standards while supporting operational efficiency. By partnering closely with legal, finance, IT, and business teams, we safeguard the company’s compliance and financial health. Our team's expertise drives operational excellence and sustainable growth for the organization.

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 $118000 - $191500/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.

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