Senior Manager of Tax, Palo Alto Networks
Reporting & Compliance
$148-241k
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Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Job no longer available
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$148-241k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required (or MST / JD equivalent)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s in Taxation (MST) or MBA strongly preferred
- Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive tax accounting experience within public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm) or a multinational corporate tax department
- Systems Proficiency: Hands-on operational experience with specialized provision engines (ONESOURCE Tax Provision, Corptax) and enterprise ERPs (SAP, NetSuite)
- Leadership & Core Skills: Proven ability to lead complex financial close cycles under tight deadlines, paired with exceptional analytical skills and executive-level written and verbal communication
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager, Tax Provision & Forecasting to lead our global financial statement tax reporting processes
- In this pivotal role, reporting to the Senior Director US Tax Operations, you will own the end-to-end ASC 740 tax provision process, maintain robust SOX 404 controls, and serve as the primary liaison to our external financial statement auditors
- You will sit at the intersection of tax law, financial reporting, and corporate strategy—translating complex accounting standards into clear business insights for senior executives
- Lead the calculation, consolidation, and review of the quarterly and annual global tax provisions under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax balances, valuation allowance assessments, and effective tax rate (ETR) reconciliations
- Manage uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10 / FIN 48), including identification, measurement, technical documentation, and tax reserve calculations
- Oversee financial statement disclosures, tax footnotes, and technical accounting memos for annual and quarterly financial filings
- Analyze the accounting impact of complex tax transactions, international frameworks (GILTI, BEAT, Pillar Two), transfer pricing models, and M&A activities
- Administer and optimize dedicated tax software (ONESOURCE, Corptax) and drive process automation across reporting workflows using tools like Alteryx, Power BI, or advanced modeling
- Maintain, test, and enforce internal controls (SOX 404 compliance) over the corporate tax provision and reporting processes
- Partner with FP&A, Treasury, and Corporate Development to model multi-quarter ETR forecasts, cash flow projections, and structural impacts from new legislation
- Communicate complex tax accounting concepts clearly to executive management, cross-functional partners, and non-tax financial teams
Application process
- End Date: 9 November 2026
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. In 2025, the company surpassed $1.5B in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its market position.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
119% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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