Sr. Manager, Finance M&A Integration & Transformation

Zscaler•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability. We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Senior Manager, Finance M&A Integration & Transformation Lead to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Jose, CA (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) or remotely across the US, reporting to the Director, Finance Process Optimization & Transformation in the Accounting department. To support our exponential growth, you will serve as a strategic lead for post-merger finance integration, working closely with senior Finance leadership and the Corporate Development Team. You will bridge the gap between deal close and operational excellence, ensuring that all finance functions - from tax to treasury - are harmonized and scalable.

Requirements

8+ years of experience supporting M&A Finance Integration and Finance Process and Systems Transformation transactions
Deep technical knowledge of end-to-end Finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, FP&A, Source to Pay, Tax, and Treasury within a fast-paced corporate environment
Proficiency in enterprise finance systems and tools such as NetSuite, Coupa, and Salesforce
Proven program management expertise with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to drive change and facilitate alignment across cross-functional leadership teams

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the technology or SaaS industry specifically supporting cloud-based service offerings
Strong foundational knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles as they relate specifically to M&A synergies
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale finance technology rationalization and system implementation projects

Responsibilities

Develop and execute detailed integration plans across all Finance functions(Record to Report, Source to Pay, Order to Cash, Tax, Treasury, FP&A), ensuring seamless Day 1 readiness, TSA support, and post-close operational success
Design and implement a robust M&A integration governance model, managing reporting cadences and executive stakeholder meetings to identify integration risks/issues and drive mitigation plans through to closure
Lead the long-term standardization and harmonization of global Finance processes and systems, partnering with IT to drive technology rationalization and process synergies
Architect the service delivery model and job responsibilities for retained staff while managing knowledge capture to preserve institutional value during transitions
Build and manage high-impact metrics and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into integration health and the effectiveness of Finance transformation projects