Accounting Manager

Your CareerBecome a vital member of our accounting organization at Palo Alto Networks! We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager to lead a critical function in our global accounting organization. This role focuses on optimizing AR-related general ledger processes, driving process improvement, and delivering high-impact projects.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong critical thinking skills, and excels in communication and collaboration. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance while contributing to strategic process optimization.If you have a passion for numbers and solving meaningful financial challenges while working for a company with a global mission in cybersecurity, this is the perfect role for you!Your ImpactLeadership & Team Management:Supervise the daily operations of AR accounting, including month-end close activities and reconciliations.Provide guidance to the Global AR Accounting team, fostering a collaborative team environment through coaching, development, and goal alignment.Motivate and lead the team to achieve excellence in accounting results.Financial Reporting & Analysis:Ensure timely and accurate reporting of AR-related accounts and reconciliations.Conduct bad debt and CECL analyses, collaborating with Credit and Collections teams to assess customer risk.Perform flux analyses to monitor financial trends and identify anomalies.Compliance & Internal Controls:Ensure compliance with SOX 404 and GAAP standards.Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis.Develop and enforce effective accounting policies and controls to safeguard company assets.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with billing, credit, and collections teams to ensure AR balances are accurate and complete.Collaborate with IT and finance teams to streamline processes and optimize data alignment.Strategic Process Improvement:Analyze current processes and implement future-state workflows to improve scalability and efficiency.Lead finance-related projects, breaking down complex initiatives into actionable steps.Documentation & Deliverables:Prepare clear business case memos, decision documents, and executive presentations to support informed decision-making.