M&A Accounting and Integration Manager

Jobs Paloaltonetworks; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a senior professional to lead the financial due diligence and technical accounting for acquisitions. You will oversee external advisors, apply ASC 805, and ensure GAAP alignment during integration while coordinating across global workstreams.

The role emphasizes strategic, people-centric acquisition activities with strong communication and project management across Finance, R2R, Payroll, Q2C, and P2P. Hybrid collaboration and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a core business function at a publicly-held technology company (MBA preferred).
• CPA or equivalent is a plus with 6+ years of Big 4 and industry experience in SaaS/Tech.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP ASC 805 and ability to apply accounting to complex M&A and integration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external advisors in financial due diligence and provide insights to Corporate Development for deal negotiations.
• Perform ASC 805 accounting from purchase price to fair value allocations and GL recording.
• Review target's GAAP compliance and align with Palo Alto Networks' policies during integration.
• Project manage accounting and finance integration across global workstreams (R2R, Payroll, Q2C, P2P) to keep timelines and report to leadership.
• Standardize M&A accounting and integration processes to build a scalable framework for future acquisitions.

Skills

US GAAP ASC 805

M&A integration

Project management

Communication

CPA or equivalent

Big 4 experience

SaaS/Tech industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

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.

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.

$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.

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