Revenue Operations Leader - Strategy & Systems

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. seeks a Director of Revenue Operations to lead the revenue accounting and operations functions, advising senior leaders on financial direction and system landscape. This role will drive strategic initiatives, transform processes, and deliver value through cross-functional collaboration and governance.

You will manage complex projects across global locations, shaping the go-to-market framework and ensuring SOX and ASC 606 compliance while delivering shareholder value.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company, revenue recognition, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the leadership of revenue accounting and related operations across the organization.
• Advise senior leaders on revenue accounting, financial reporting, and system matters.
• Drive cross-functional projects from requirements through deployment and testing.
• Improve revenue processes and implement new controls for scalability and accuracy.
• Partner with multi-location teams and global centers of excellence to standardize practices.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team to execute a transformative agenda.
• Foster data-driven decision making with robust data definitions and governance.

Skills

Revenue recognition (ASC 606)

Cross-functional leadership

Program/project management

Go-to-market strategy

SOX/compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance/economics

CPA certification

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. seeks a Director of Revenue Operations to lead the revenue accounting and operations functions, advising senior leaders on financial direction and system landscape. This role will drive strategic initiatives, transform processes, and deliver value through cross-functional collaboration and governance.

You will manage complex projects across global locations, shaping the go-to-market framework and ensuring SOX and ASC 606 compliance while delivering shareholder value.