Technical Revenue Manager

Palo Alto Networks; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a high-energy Technical Revenue Manager to join the fast-paced Technical Revenue team. You will act as a trusted advisor to Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, FP&A, Product, and GTM leadership on revenue recognition implications of non-standard deal structures.

In this role you’ll research complex ASC 606 matters, produce position papers, and support month-end close with non-routine transactions. A CPA and 5+ years in tech revenue accounting are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, revenue operations, or finance in Technology or SaaS; 2+ years of Big 4 public accounting preferred.
• Excellent technical and operational knowledge of ASC 606.
• Experience with SAP, BigQuery, Tableau, and SFDC.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic advisor to cross-functional stakeholders on revenue recognition implications of commercial strategy and deal structures.
• Serve as the company’s ASC 606 expert for complex revenue recognition matters, including contract assessments and modifications.
• Research and write technical revenue position papers and maintain SOX-ready documentation.
• Support month-end close by evaluating non-routine transactions and posting accurate journal entries.
• Support accounting systems and process improvements, particularly automation and AI-enabled workflows.

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

BigQuery

Tableau

SFDC

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 You have a passion for numbers; our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission. We have open positions to top talent seeking a financial challenge. Our Finance department deals with numbers daily, supporting infrastructure, driving automation, and building elegant models and solutions to empower our business lines and solutions. If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a worldwide impact, this is it. We are seeking a high-energy Technical Revenue Manager to join our fast-paced Technical Revenue team. In this high-visibility role, you will act as a critical advisor to cross-functional leaders, navigating non-standard deal architecture, leading high-impact revenue projects, and sharpening our month-end close engine. If you thrive under pressure, bring sharp critical thinking, and excel at translating complex accounting standards into business-enabling solutions, this is your opportunity to drive a safer digital future.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, FP&A, Product, and GTM leadership) on revenue recognition implications of commercial strategy and deal structures.
• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on ASC 606 for complex revenue recognition matters, including contract assessments, non-standard deal structures, and contract modifications.
• Research and write technical revenue position papers documenting the accounting conclusions and maintain SOX-ready documentation, owning key controls and supporting audit readiness.
• Support month-end close by evaluating non-routine transactions, and posting accurate journal entries.
• Support accounting systems and process improvement initiatives, particularly those related to scalability, continued company growth, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required (or equivalent military experience).
• CPA or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, revenue operations, or finance in Technology or SaaS industry; 2+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent technical and operational knowledge of ASC 606.
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills, ability to be agile, manage priorities, and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment without losing sight of accuracy.
• Strong self-starter who operates proactively with high attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with all levels of management within cross-functional organizations.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, BigQuery, Tableau, and SFDC.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), with a high comfort level utilizing advanced analytical and productivity tools (e.g., Gemini, NotebookLM).

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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. $110,000.00 - $179,500.00/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.

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