Senior Manager, Business Operations (Unit 42)

Company Description

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.

We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. 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.

We’re changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks.  And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.

Job Description

Your Career

In this critical, cross-functional role within the Unit 42 Global Consulting Operations team, you will be responsible for leading the team responsible for the systems, methodologies, and processes related to order management, billing, and revenue recognition for Unit 42. 

This accounting professional and experienced leader will have a successful track record in building and leading high-performing teams, as well as developing and executing rigorous processes that ensure accurate and timely reporting of key financial data. We are looking for a leader with exceptional communication skills and the proven ability to devise creative solutions to challenging problems that require collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including finance, accounting, sales operations, and IT, in a dynamic and fast paced environment. In addition, the successful candidate will have the leadership and mentorship skills to lead a diverse and global team of experienced professionals, and be able to innovate, create, implement, and manage operational and process improvements to increase efficiency and support scale.

We need a person with extensive knowledge and experience in accounting and how revenue works within an organization, who can execute on tight deadlines and under pressure. This role is a fantastic fit for candidates looking to transition from public accounting roles to leadership in business operations at a large publicly-traded company, as the role requires both accounting skills and general business acumen.

Your Impact

• Directly lead and manage the team responsible for the execution, processes, and systems related to order management, billing, and revenue recognition for Unit 42
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ensure monthly, quarterly, and yearly billing and financial reporting are accurate and timely
• Assist the organization with designing and implementing internal controls over financial reporting
• Lead efforts to document and maintain processes for order management and billing, and develop comprehensive training and onboarding plans for these teams
• Responsible for SOX controls in the order management, credit management, and billing processes
• Support the accounting team during month-end close and financial reporting processes 
• Manage projects / initiatives to solve challenging issues by working with stakeholders across teams, managing communications, overseeing milestones, and helping deliver outcomes
• Review and understand contractual agreements between the Company, clients, and external vendors
• Enhance operational rigor across the organization, identifying gaps and developing scalable solutions to problems

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field of study
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Seven plus years of relevant work experience in accounting, business operations, or finance 
• Three to five years of professional experience working in a Law Firm and/or Management Consulting organization with direct people management experience 
• Cyber-security industry experience highly preferred
• Direct experience with SalesForce and SAP required; experience with Clarizen a plus
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting and financial reporting procedures, principles, and practices
• Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize projects, solve problems requiring meticulous attention to detail, multitask, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Ability to maintain conf