M&A Accounting and Integration Manager
About The Position
Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a core business function at a publicly-held technology company (MBA preferred, but not required).
- CPA or equivalent a plus with 6+ years of a combination of Big 4 and relevant industry experience with a demonstrated ability to understand financial and technology drivers and to deliver results in fast-paced SaaS and Technology companies.
- Strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP, specifically ASC 805, with the ability to apply technical accounting principles to complex M&A transactions and integration scenarios.
- Experience executing people-centric acquisition strategies that prioritize transparent communication and tailored transition support to ensure a positive experience for all impacted teams.
- Ability to manage projects across multiple functional areas, influencing stakeholders and driving results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to translate high-level objectives into actionable plans, delivering measurable results through direct involvement in project execution.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to professional development and process innovation, applying critical analysis to challenge the status quo.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SAP is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial due diligence process by overseeing external advisors and analyzing data to verify a target company’s financial health and provide the Corporate Development team with insights that inform deal negotiations.
- Perform ASC 805 Accounting, from initial purchase price calculation and fair value allocation with external specialists to general ledger recording and the completion of the technical accounting memo.
- Review the target’s accounting practices for GAAP compliance and ensure alignment with Palo Alto Networks' policies during integration.
- Project manage accounting and finance integration across global workstreams (R2R, Payroll, Q2C, and P2P) to ensure seamless integration, keeping cross-functional teams on track with timelines and preparing regular status updates to leadership.
- Standardize M&A accounting and integration processes to build a scalable framework that enhances efficiency for future acquisitions.
Benefits
- A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
