Senior Payroll Manager, America's - Palo Alto Networks

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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.  

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few! 

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision. 

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks, the pioneer of next-generation network security, is looking for a seasoned Payroll professional to lead the Americas payroll team in a high-energy and growth environment. The successful candidate will have a breadth of experience and an in-depth understanding of domestic, multi-state and international payroll processes, stock and equity issues, and associated tax issues. This individual will be a key member of the Controller’s group and will report to the Assistant Controller Director, Payroll Operations.

Your Impact

• Play a leadership role in the Americas payroll operations (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil & Costa Rica)
• Perform autonomously, initiate and manage complex, departmental, and/or cross-company projects
• Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of America's semi-monthly and monthly payrolls, commissions and ad hoc payrolls
• Update, document, and improve America's payroll administration, business process flows and policies
• Develop, implement and generate performance metrics for Payroll team - Establish goals and objectives and mentor towards those objectives
• Collaborate with regional controllers on global payroll strategies, processes and policies
• Lead or participate in projects related to the payroll function in order to bring value to the company through streamlining processes, automation, etc.
• Maintain and update payroll records for compliance with labor and tax laws, and ensure accurate and timely tax filings - Review quarterly tax reports and returns
• Ensure documentation and controls compliance as the payroll SOX champion
• Support the internal and external audit & SOX requirements
• Collaborate with HR, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Equity team on all employee compensation and funding related matters
• Research and provide guidance on complex payroll and tax issues
• Communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external customers
• Ad hoc duties as required

Your Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent or equivalent military experience is required
• CPP certification
• At least 10 years of payroll experience with at least 5 years in a management role
• Strong knowledge of applications, including Excel, ADP WFN & EV6, and Workday
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and team building ability, strong communication skills, and the desire to work in a fast-paced, multiple-deadline environment
• Must have experience with Payroll Accounting
• Must have experience in equity based compensation, including stock options, RSUs, ESPP, and SARs
• International payroll experience using service providers and/or shared services is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of SOX requirements, payroll processes, workflow, and practices
• Motivated problem solver with a proven customer service focus

The Team 

You have a passion for numbers, and our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission. We have open positions to top talent seeking a financial challenge. Our finance department deals with numbers daily, supporting infrastructure, dealing in automation, and building elegant models and solutions to empower our business lines and solutions. If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a worldwide impact, this is it.

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be between $134,700/yr to $217,900/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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.