Manager- General Ledger

Palo Alto Networks

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 800,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Financial Health Resources

Personalized Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to redefining cybersecurity. This role offers the chance to lead financial operations while driving strategic projects in a collaborative environment. You will manage the financial close processes, ensure compliance, and mentor team members, all while contributing to a mission that prioritizes safety and innovation. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about making a difference in cybersecurity, this opportunity is for you. Embrace your potential and help shape the future of a safer digital world.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in finance with expertise in GL/RTR.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly financial close processes for international entities.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Positive Attitude

Education

CA or CPA

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Excel

PowerPoint

Job 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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contribute to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us every day - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

This position calls for someone who possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. This role has regular interaction with senior leadership and stakeholders across the company and requires strong verbal and written communication skills. The candidate will need to have a proven track record of hiring, developing, and retaining the best talent.

Your Impact

Manage the monthly financial close process for International entities
Review journal entries & account reconciliations to ensure all costs are accurately recorded
Review & present the monthly/quarterly flux analysis to internal stakeholders
Interact with cross-functional teams at all levels to deliver timely and accurate management and financial reporting
Coordinate the services provided by third-party accounting service providers
Participate in strategic projects including new leases and office constructions
Ensure compliance with internal control policies and statutory requirements
Manage the audits for the international entities with external auditors to ensure compliance
Analyze the impact of statutory accounting and bridge the US GAAP records
Review the information for preparation of tax returns
Work with Tax, Treasury, and other functions to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities
Mentor team members to scale & deliver
Execution of assigned team goals, team management & career development

Qualifications

Your Experience

CA or CPA mandatory with bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent military experience required
Overall 8 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years experience in GL/RTR in a large US MNC
Sound knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
Experience with SAP or large ERP systems a plus
Experience with account reconciliations tools like Blackline a plus
Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
Able to see the big picture yet hands on
Ability to multitask, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Promote teamwork effective leader
Energetic & positive attitude

Additional Information

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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.

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 characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs

Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:

The job requires accessing a company worksite
The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite

If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.

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