Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Channel Sales

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.

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.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Job Description

Your Career 

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Senior Manager, Internal Audit who is excited to join a high-growth Company.

The member will be a part of the Corporate Internal Audit Team and reporting to the Sr Director of Internal Audit. As an Internal Audit Sr. Manager, you will be a part of a team conducting and delivering Sales and Channel, IT systems and business process audit projects with a collaborative approach that aligns with the fast-paced, dynamic environment of PANW. You will have responsibility for conducting reviews of operational processes including Sales and Channel go-to-market, IT governance, cybersecurity, privacy and regulatory compliance. You will also manage enterprise risk assessments, apply critical thinking and analysis, and assist in communicating risks to internal stakeholders globally. The role will manage a team of 1-3 direct reports and a team of consultants.

The ideal candidate must be a proven leader, an exemplary project manager, proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders at all levels, bring business experience, passion, and have experience in using analytical tools, assessing strategic, financial, regulatory and operational risks, preferably in a technology industry.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity and Inclusion.

Your Impact  

• Plan, conduct, evaluate and report on assessments and audits with a focus on enterprise operations, Sales and Channel go-to-market, IT governance, cybersecurity, privacy and regulatory compliance
• Lead the research of issues and trends, formulate recommendations and solutions to support conclusions, and provide practical advice for corrective action, innovation and continuous process improvements
• Lead the evaluation of new processes, policies and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness and enhance risk mitigation activities
• Develop productive business partner relationships and proactively interact with key management personnel at all levels to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business process improvements

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• 10+ years audit experience from publicly traded company and/or public accounting firms.
• Preferably comes from multinational corporate environment and/or Big 4
• Audit of Sales and Channel operations experience is essential, including previous roles in external and/or internal audit - A combination of audit and operations experience is preferred
• Proven experience in operational auditing, risk management, or related fields
• Strong understanding of internal controls, operational processes, and risk management principles
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify areas of improvement
• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards
• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple audits concurrently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders