Palo Alto Technical Accounting Manager SBC 

United States, California 

725207008

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Manage the share-based compensation and equity accounting processes, including transactional, accounting close, internal controls and financial reporting

• Research accounting guidance from the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies to evaluate the impact of complex share-based compensation arrangements

• Drive operational excellence by identifying, proposing, and leading process improvements to successful completion

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal control procedures

• Prepare and review SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K) and financial information in earnings release materials

• Partner with cross-functional teams on key areas of responsibility and assist with special projects, as needed

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or equivalent required

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in the high-tech industry, preferably from a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or publicly-held global technology company. Public company, SEC reporting and SOX compliance experience is required

• Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem resolution skills, ability to manage priorities and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Self-starter who operates proactively with high attention to details, and strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Intellectually curious, and is passionate about their subject matter expertise and emerging trends

• Proactively seeks to improve processes and implement best in class solutions, raise quality and productivity

• High proficiency with MS Office and Google Workplace suites; experience with SAP ECC, Equity Edge Online, Workiva Wdesk and/or Tableau a plus

• Historical experience with operational and technical accounting for stock based compensation

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 $130,000 - $170,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.