Our Mission

　　At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

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

　　Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

　　Our Approach to Work

　　We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

　　At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

　　Your Career

　　Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Internal Audit Manager (SOX Testing) who is excited to join a high-growth Company. The member will be a part of the Corporate Internal Audit Team and reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit.

　　Internal Audit Manager (SOX Testing) will coordinate and deliver the compliance related activities between the Company and the external auditor for several SOX processes. They will participate in evaluating the Company’s SOX program and partner with functions across the company to ensure a strong environment for ICFR. They will participate in managing SOX audit projects, and develop and deliver training to process owners. Lastly, they will have the opportunity to participate in operational audits, analytics, and other advisory projects.

　　The ideal candidate must have strong project management skills, be a self-starter, proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders, bring business experience, passion, and have experience in using analytical tools, assessing strategic, financial and operational risks, preferably in a technology industry.

　　The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity and Inclusion.

　　Your Impact

　　Coordinate delivery and organize audit requirements for SOX assessments, walkthroughs and testing procedures

　　Perform testing or review testing workpapers prepared by junior members on the team or contractors

　　Evaluate audit findings and coordinate remediation of deficiencies

　　Develop business relationships and proactively interact with process owners and management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for improvements and optimization

　　Demonstrate initiative and provide timely updates to internal audit management - Possess the ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment, and accept ownership of the process

　　Perform other tasks and operational audit projects as assigned in support of the internal audit team and corporate objectives

　　Your Experience

　　8+ years audit and/or risk advisory experience from publicly traded company(s) and/or public accounting firms - Preferably in a multinational corporate environment and/or Big 4

　　CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certifications preferred

　　Audit and/or risk advisory experience is essential, including previous roles in external and/or internal audit

　　Strong SOX experience in auditing business and IT processes, including medium to high risk processes, and preferably experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, managing business relationships, and partnering with key stakeholders

　　Experience in coaching junior auditors/contractors to complete testing and working with people in different time zones

　　Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with all levels of management, external auditors, and all functions of the company - Must be effective at communicating issues through written reports, verbal discussions, and presentations

　　Detail and team oriented with a strong learning capacity and ability to multitask, adapt to change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

　　Ability to thrive as an individual contributor in a high functioning team

　　Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field or equivalent military experience required

　　Must be Local to SF Bay area, who can be in office 3 days/ week

　　The Team

　　The Internal Audit team is responsible for managing and executing the company’s internal audit program and ensuring we are best in class.

　　You will be part of a dynamic, disruptive and fast-paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets spread out between the US and India.

　　*Our Commitment *

　　We’re trailblazers who 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 disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected] .

　　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.

　　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 $108500 - $175450/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .

　　Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.