Senior Revenue Analyst

Job Summary Job Summary Join the Revenue Accounting team at Palo Alto Networks as a highly motivated Senior Revenue Analyst in a high-growth environment. In this role, you will leverage your critical thinking and communication skills to perform revenue close accounting activities and collaborate with key stakeholders. You will be instrumental in developing new processes and enhancing the month-end close, requiring a flexible, solutions-oriented approach. This is a hands-on position perfect for someone who works well under pressure and is eager to make an impact. Key Responsibilities Own monthly revenue close procedures, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations. Analyze revenue and deferred revenue trends to drive revenue optimization initiatives. Collaborate with business partners to implement best practices, automation, and process improvements. Support revenue system implementations and conduct user acceptance testing. Manage projects, create procedural documentation, and develop training materials. Ensure compliance with SOX 404 key controls. Assist with external audit requests, special projects, and ad hoc tasks as needed. Qualifications Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years of progressive, relevant experience, including ASC 606. Familiarity with close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation. Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills with a risk-based approach. Proven ability to build relationships across functions and implement new processes. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities accurately. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Preferred Qualifications CA/CPA certification. Proficiency in G Suite. Experience with financial systems such as SAP (ERP ECC & RAR), Blackline, Tableau, and SFDC. Experience in the high-tech industry, particularly with Hardware, Software, or Saa S models. Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Please use this form to provide us with information that will help direct your request and find your data in all of our systems