SEC Reporting Manager

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.

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented SEC Reporting Manager to join our dynamic finance team in a high growth Company. This is a critical, high-visibility role responsible for managing our external financial reporting process and ensuring compliance with SEC regulations. The successful candidate is a competent individual with integrity, accountability, strong interpersonal skills, and a team player. The candidate will be hands-on and flexible, solutions-oriented and works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. If you have a strong background in public accounting and a passion for the tech space, we want to hear from you! 

Your Impact

• Manage the preparation and review of SEC documents, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and disclosures, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
• Prepare and review supporting schedules for financial statements and disclosures
• Partner with cross-functional business partners (Legal, Investor Relations, FP&A, Marketing) for the drafting and review of our disclosures 
• Research accounting literature and perform benchmarking analysis over new and complex accounting and disclosure topics
• Drive operational excellence through automation and continuous process improvement
• Assist in the ongoing maintenance and improvement of our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control framework related to financial reporting

Your Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline, active CPA license strongly preferred
• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for experience at a Big 4 and relevant industry experience
• Proven, hands-on experience with the preparation, review and filing of SEC reports 
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
• Critical thinker with the ability to thread information together, consider the impact to disclosures and ensure consistency of information within the financial statement disclosures
• Team player with a proactive attitude and exceptional attention to details
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Effective communicator with all levels of management and cross-functional organizations
• Proficient with G-Suite/Excel. Experience with Workiva and SAP will be a plus

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) is expected to be between $110000/YR - $179500/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  [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.