Sr Technical Accounting Manager

Your CareerPalo Alto Networks is looking for a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to join our Technical Accounting, External Reporting and Accounting team. We are looking for someone with strong technical accounting skills, who is a great collaborator, and is passionate about delivering quality results and driving continual improvement in a dynamic, high-growth environment. The role will report to the Director of Technical Accounting and provide technical accounting guidance on complex accounting issues and transactions as well as play a key role in understanding and adopting new accounting standards. The role will partner with cross-functional team leads including revenue operations, corporate accounting, external reporting, finance, treasury and other subject matter experts and leaders within the Company.Your ImpactWork cross-functionally on contemplated business transactions to ensure relevant accounting issues are identified, discussed, resolved, and appropriately documented in high quality technical accounting memosPlay a key role in managing special projects, or partner with cross-functional teams as needed.Stay up-to-date on new accounting guidance from the FASB, IASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies, including evaluating the impact of new accounting standards on the Company’s financial statements.Assist in the preparation and review of Company-wide accounting and finance policies, including the revision of existing policies and creation of new policies as new accounting standards are adopted.Provide guidance and support to other finance teams and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant regulations.Support educational efforts on accounting and finance related issues, including new accounting standards or new corporate accounting policies.Support the external reporting team with technical reviews of complex financial statement footnotes in SEC filings.