Job Description
The Director of Revenue Operations is a key Palo Alto Networks accounting team member. This individual will report to the Senior Director of Revenue Operations, lead Palo Alto Networks’ key revenue accounting and operations areas, and be a strategic business partner who advises on the direction of the business strategy, and drives operational improvements and excellence
.
You will serve as a key confidante and trusted advisor to the Senior Director of Revenue Operations and VP of Revenue Operations on revenue accounting, key finance projects and related financial system matters and initiatives. You will be a strong communicator with responsibility for educating the senior leadership and cross functional teams on important revenue issues and guidanc
e.
The candidate will be responsible for leading projects, developing new processes and improving the revenue process. You will bring a compelling track record of delivering shareholder value as an accounting leader in a complex and dynamic, public organization. You bring a breadth of finance experiences, business acumen, and leadership skills to the role. We seek a collaborative, assertive, and energetic executive who is passionate about creating value for the Company; you will have exceptional intellect, emotional intelligence, business and finance acumen, and leadership skills to develop and deliver a vision for the revenue operations te
am.
Key Responsibili
- tiesDirect the implementation of quote-to-cash projects and system changes/upgrades, managing all phases from requirements gathering and design through testing and deployment to ensure seamless process and revenue accounting integrat
- ion.Continuously improve existing revenue recognition practices and policies to meet changing needs and business initiati
- ves.Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on revenue accounting, financial reporting, process, systems and control matt
- ers.Act as a key partner on strategic business initiatives by understanding and communicating the accounting and finance implications of various growth strategies and transacti
- ons.Provide robust data management practices with consistent definitions, ensuring a single view of financial and business facts to support management decisi
- ons.Lead, coach, and advise a high-performing team, coordinating across multiple locations and an international center of excelle
- nce.Instill a performance culture that results in business process transformation and automation to increase efficiency and effectiven
ess.
Required Qualificat
- ions 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company, revenue recognition, and SOX compliance experi
- ence.Experience working in a publicly traded, global company with a geographically dispersed
- team.Expert in ASC 606 revenue recognition accounting principles within enterprise and SaaS / software compa
- nies.Proven track record in implementing and designing effective new go-to-market strate
- gies.Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage and deliver impactful results on multiple large-scale, cross-functional proj
- ects.Strong experience in building, improving, or maintaining large-scale quote-to-revenue systems in complex, high-growth environm
ents.
Preferred Qualific
- ationsExperience with Salesforce an
- d SAP.An undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related
- field.CPA certific
- ation.Experience building and up-leveling high-performing accounting and controls organiza
- tions.Comfortable working with ambiguity, solving problems, and managing timelines in a rapidly changing enviro
- nment.Ability to partner cross-functionally with a genuine give-and-take app
roach.
Compensation Dis
closureThe 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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here( opens in new window)( opens in new w
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$192,000.00 - $264,5
00.00/yr
Our C
ommitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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( opens in new window)( opens in n
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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 char
acteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EE
O guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for
this position