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Sr Technical Accounting Manager

Sr Technical Accounting Manager

CompanyPalo Alto Networks
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; active CPA or equivalent a plus
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in public accounting firms and high-tech industry companies with extensive technical accounting experience.
  • Excellent grasp of US GAAP and understanding of IFRS concepts
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to meet project deliverables
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • An ability to work well within a team and effect change cross functionally
  • Critical thinker who can foresee potential obstacles and propose alternative approaches
  • Experience building relationships and working directly with senior executives
  • Lifelong learner who is passionate about their subject matter expertise and emerging trends
  • High proficiency in MS Office and google suite

Responsibilities

  • Work cross-functionally on contemplated business transactions to ensure relevant accounting issues are identified, discussed, resolved, and appropriately documented in high quality technical accounting memos
  • Play 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

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.