Payroll Manager (Remote)
Company: Palo Alto Networks
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Description 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. We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and
more secure than the one before. These aren---t easy goals to
accomplish --- but we---re not here for easy. We---re here for
better. 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. Disruption is at the core of our
technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our
employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to
how we work. We---re changing the nature of work from benefits to
learning, location to leadership, we---ve rethought and recreated
every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And
because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their
individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and
help us all evolve, together. Job Description Your Career Do you
have leadership skills, strong payroll experience and looking to
make a difference in a high growth business environment? We are
looking for a Payroll Manager to lead and transform our Americas
payroll function as Palo Alto Networks continues to grow. The ideal
candidate is a self-starter, great communicator, enjoys solving
problems and collaborating with cross-functional business partners.
You are a competent individual with integrity, accountability,
strong interpersonal skills, and customer service mindset. The
position requires a ---hands on--- person who is flexible,
hard-working and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
This role will report to the Senior Manager of Americas Payroll
based in Santa Clara, CA and will be managing a team of two senior
payroll analysts (Santa Clara and Plano). Your Impact Supervise,
train and coordinate activities of payroll staff to meet
operational requirements for the US, Canadian and Latin American
payrolls Involvement in the month-end financial close process by
reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations for payroll related
accounts Advise the business on subject matter pertinent to payroll
processing and employment tax reporting/withholding requirements
Interpret new legislation impacting payroll and operationalize
solutions Manage compliance with all internal accounting and
payroll policies and procedures Support all internal and external
audits related to payroll Responsible for the timely resolution of
all escalated issues and employee inquiries Manage the relationship
with external payroll service providers and ensure payroll
production is running smoothly Define M&A integration plan and
execute to rapidly onboard new acquisitions into payroll system
Drive and demonstrate measurable improvements through key
performance indicators (KPIs) and other operational metrics Work
cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholder
(HR, Legal, FP&A, IT, Tax, international payroll teams and
external service providers) to identify and manage payroll projects
centered around Hire-to-Retire (H2R) processes, that enable and
enhance payroll processing aimed at increasing efficiency,
scalability, and automation including implementation and
optimization of new or existing payroll related systems
Qualifications Your Experience Bachelor---s degree in business
administration, accounting, finance, or a related field Ten plus
(10) years of payroll experience in a large, multi-state
organization including at least three (3) years of hands-on payroll
tax experience and at least five (5) years of experience managing
staff Certified payroll professional (CPP) certification a plus ADP
Workforce Now payroll software experience is a must Excellent
understanding of multi-state payroll and taxes at the federal,
state and local level Proactively maintains current knowledge of
applicable state and federal wage and hour laws Proficient in
Microsoft Excel Strong understanding of accounting
policies/procedures, including the preparation/review of payroll
related account reconciliations Experience with integrating
payrolls acquired through M&A Experience managing payroll
service providers in Latin America a plus Excellent written and
oral communication skills with the ability to influence and drive
sound business decisions Excellent leadership skills with
collaborative working style and ability to work cross functionally
Comfortable working in a global environment with business partners
and team members that may be working from various locations Strong
program management and organizational skills with an ability to
plan and perform multiple tasks Naturally curious and inquisitive,
with a focus on continuously improving processes and taking
advantage of automation opportunities Selects, retains, and
develops talent to support company objectives and promote diversity
Ability to ---roll-up sleeves--- and apply an analytical mindset to
resolve complex problems Energetic, positive and customer service
oriented attitude NOTE : Must be able to commute to either our
Plano, TX office or HQ based in Santa Clara, California for a
minimum of 2 days per week as needed Additional Information The
Team You have a passion for numbers, our organization has a 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 accounting department deals with numbers
daily, supporting infrastructure, dealing in automation, building
solutions and providing accurate, insightful financial information
to empower our business lines. The ideal candidate has exceptional
skills in accounting and analytics and an innovative mindset to
approach finance problems differently. Our innovation doesn---t
stay in Research and Development. Within finance and accounting, we
seek people who are looking to try new things, while solving
business critical equations. If you---re seeking a financial
challenge but with a world-wide impact --- this is it. 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.
Palo Alto Networks is evolving and changing the nature of work to
meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through
FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning,
location to leadership, we---ve rethought and recreated every
aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And
because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their
individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and
help us all evolve, 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
accommodationspaloaltonetworks.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. Covid-19 Vaccination
Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs Vaccine requirements and
disclosure obligations vary by country. Unless applicable law
requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for
a reasonable accommodation if: The job requires accessing a company
worksite The job requires in-person customer contact and the
customer has implemented such requirements You choose to access a
Palo Alto Networks worksite If you have questions about the vaccine
requirements of this particular position based on your location or
job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.
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