SOX and External Reporting Assurance Manager

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a SOX and External Reporting Assurance Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing compliance and risk management processes. This high-impact position allows you to collaborate with business and IT stakeholders, ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting. With a commitment to innovation and a focus on employee wellbeing, this dynamic team is dedicated to shaping the future of cybersecurity. If you are ready to take the lead in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account

Mental health resources

Financial health resources

Personalized learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in public accounting or audit.
• Strong understanding of SOX requirements and US GAAP.
• Ability to thrive as an individual contributor in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead process walkthroughs and audit testing documentation.
• Evaluate internal controls and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with external auditors and internal partners.

Skills

Audit

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA, CIA, CISA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Audit/Data Analytics Tools

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 contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - 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.

**Your Career**

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a SOX and External Reporting Assurance Manager to join our SOX and External Reporting Assurance team, reporting to the Sr. Manager, SOX and External Reporting Assurance. This is a high-impact role where you'll partner with business and IT stakeholders and you’ll play a critical role in the execution of our SOX 404 compliance program and other external reporting assurance efforts.

The ideal candidate must have a strong audit or internal controls background—either in public accounting or industry—who is ready to take the lead on end-to-end SOX activities, help enhance risk management processes, and grow in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate across the business, play a pivotal role in strengthening the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

**Your Impact**

+ Lead process walkthroughs, audit testing documentation/workpapers according to established audit standards

+ Evaluate internal controls for design and operating effectiveness, improve efficiency and enhance risk mitigation activities

+ Prepare risk assessments and audit programs

+ Evaluate audit findings, identify and track deficiencies, and coordinate remediation

+ Collaborate with external auditors and internal business partners to execute audit milestones

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhancements to the SOX program

+ Partner and build strong relationships with control owners to drive awareness and accountability for controls

+ Assist in team initiatives and special projects as assigned to support SOX and corporate objectives

**Your Experience**

+ 5+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, audit, SOX, or internal controls

+ Big 4 experience is a plus

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent military experience)

+ CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification preferred

+ Strong understanding of SOX requirements/standards, COSO framework and US GAAP

+ Attention to detail with passion to learn and ability to multi-task, adapt to change, and strong organizational and follow-through skills

+ Ability to thrive as an individual contributor in a high-functioning team

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office or G-Suite tools; experience with audit/data analytics tools is a plus

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate

+ Self-driven with a growth mindset and commitment to excellence

**The Team**

The SOX and External Reporting Assurance team is responsible for managing and executing the company’s SOX 404 and external reporting assurance ensuring we are best in class.

You will be part of a dynamic, disruptive, and fast-paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets spread out between the US and India.

**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 [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.

**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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $111000 - $180500. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .

**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 [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.