M&A Accounting and Integration Manager

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a driven corporate development finance lead to manage the financial due diligence process, assess target health, and provide insights to shape deal negotiations.

You will ensure ASC 805 GAAP alignment, lead cross-functional integration across R2R, Payroll, Q2C, and P2P, and standardize M&A accounting for scalable post-acquisition processes.

This role requires 6+ years in SaaS/tech finance with Big 4 exposure; CPA and MBA a plus; SAP familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a core business function; MBA preferred
• CPA or equivalent a plus with 6+ years of Big 4 and industry experience
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, ASC 805, for complex M&A
• Experience leading cross-functional acquisition integration
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and influence stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, innovative, results-driven project execution

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial due diligence with external advisors and analyze data to verify target health and inform deal negotiations
• Perform ASC 805 accounting from purchase price to fair value allocation with external specialists
• Review target accounting for GAAP compliance and align with company policies during integration
• Project manage finance integration across global workstreams (R2R, Payroll, Q2C, P2P) with status updates to leadership
• Standardize M&A accounting/integration processes to enable scalable future acquisitions

Skills

Finance due diligence

ASC 805 GAAP

M&A integration

Big 4 experience

Communication

Project management

CPA

MBA

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilies

• Manage the financial due diligence process by overseeing external advisors and analyzing data to verify a target company’s financial health and provide the Corporate Development team with insights that inform deal negotiations.

• Perform ASC 805 Accounting, from initial purchase price calculation and fair value allocation with external specialists to general ledger recording and the completion of the technical accounting memo.

• Review the target’s accounting practices for GAAP compliance and ensure alignment with Palo Alto Networks' policies during integration.

• Project manage accounting and finance integration across global workstreams (R2R, Payroll, Q2C, and P2P) to ensure seamless integration, keeping cross-functional teams on track with timelines and preparing regular status updates to leadership.

• Standardize M&A accounting and integration processes to build a scalable framework that enhances efficiency for future acquisitions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a core business function at a publicly-held technology company (MBA preferred, but not required).

• CPA or equivalent a plus with 6+ years of a combination of Big 4 and relevant industry experience with a demonstrated ability to understand financial and technology drivers and to deliver results in fast-paced SaaS and Technology companies.

• Strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP, specifically ASC 805, with the ability to apply technical accounting principles to complex M&A transactions and integration scenarios.

• Experience executing people-centric acquisition strategies that prioritize transparent communication and tailored transition support to ensure a positive experience for all impacted teams.

• Ability to manage projects across multiple functional areas, influencing stakeholders and driving results.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to translate high-level objectives into actionable plans, delivering measurable results through direct involvement in project execution.

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to professional development and process innovation, applying critical analysis to challenge the status quo.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP is preferred.

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Compensation Disclosure

The 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 (https://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .

$117,700.00 - $190,300.00/yr

Our Commitment

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 [e-mail] .

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.