Senior Tax Manager

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Tax Provision & Forecasting to lead the global tax reporting processes. You will own ASC 740 tax provision, maintain SOX 404 controls, and serve as primary liaison to external auditors, translating complex tax rules into clear executive insights.

Based in the United States, this role partners with FP&A, Treasury, and Corporate Development to model multi-quarter ETR forecasts, analyze international tax implications and drive

Qualifications

• CPA license required (or MST/JD equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MST or MBA strongly preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive tax accounting experience in Big 4 or multinational corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly and annual global tax provisions under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax balances and ETR reconciliations.
• Manage uncertain tax positions and tax reserve calculations.
• Oversee financial statement disclosures, tax footnotes, and technical accounting memos for filings.
• Analyze complex tax transactions across international frameworks (GILTI, BEAT, Pillar Two) and transfer pricing.
• Administer tax software and drive process automation in reporting workflows using BI tools.
• Maintain SOX 404 controls and ensure compliance across tax reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, and Corporate Development for multi-quarter forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Communicate complex tax accounting concepts to senior management and non-tax teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA license

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance

MST or MBA preferred

Tools

ONESOURCE Tax Provision

Corptax

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

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

Palo Alto Networks is the leader in enterprise security. Our innovative platform, the core of which is our next generation firewalls, enables enterprises, service providers, and government entities to secure their networks and safely enable the increasingly complex and rapidly growing number of applications running on their networks. More than 26,000 customers in over 140 countries use Palo Alto Networks products.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager, Tax Provision & Forecasting to lead our global financial statement tax reporting processes. In this pivotal role, reporting to the Senior Director US Tax Operations, you will own the end‑to‑end ASC 740 tax provision process, maintain robust SOX 404 controls, and serve as the primary liaison to our external financial statement auditors. You will sit at the intersection of tax law, financial reporting, and corporate strategy—translating complex accounting standards into clear business insights for senior executives.

Your Impact

• Lead the calculation, consolidation, and review of the quarterly and annual global tax provisions under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax balances, valuation allowance assessments, and effective tax rate (ETR) reconciliations.
• Manage uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10 / FIN 48), including identification, measurement, technical documentation, and tax reserve calculations.
• Oversee financial statement disclosures, tax footnotes, and technical accounting memos for annual and quarterly financial filings.
• Analyze the accounting impact of complex tax transactions, international frameworks (GILTI, BEAT, Pillar Two), transfer pricing models, and M&A activities.
• Administer and optimize dedicated tax software (ONESOURCE, Corptax) and drive process automation across reporting workflows using tools like Alteryx, Power BI, or advanced modeling.
• Maintain, test, and enforce internal controls (SOX 404 compliance) over the corporate tax provision and reporting processes.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, and Corporate Development to model multi‑quarter ETR forecasts, cash flow projections, and structural impacts from new legislation.
• Communicate complex tax accounting concepts clearly to executive management, cross‑functional partners, and non‑tax financial teams.

Qualifications

• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required (or MST / JD equivalent).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s in Taxation (MST) or MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive tax accounting experience within public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm) or a multinational corporate tax department.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands‑on operational experience with specialized provision engines (ONESOURCE Tax Provision, Corptax) and enterprise ERPs (SAP, NetSuite).
• Leadership & Core Skills: Proven ability to lead complex financial close cycles under tight deadlines, paired with exceptional analytical skills and executive‑level written and verbal communication.

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.

$148,000.00 - $241,000.00/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.