Head of Technical Writing

Technical Revenue Manager

At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. Become a crucial member of the Technical Revenue team at Palo Alto Networks! We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Revenue Manager focused on New Product Initiatives (NPI) who is excited to join a high-growth Company operating at the leading edge of AI innovation. From a strategic revenue lens, you will define revenue recognition policies, establish accounting frameworks, and partner closely with cross-functional teams (including Product Management, GTM, Legal, and Revenue Operations) to evaluate, structure, and operationalize new product introductions, pricing strategies, and highly complex monetization architectures and next-generation product offerings. As AI architectures accelerate our product roadmap and drive exponential scaling, this position requires a hands-on, solutions-oriented individual who thrives under pressure and adapts quickly to the high-velocity pace of an AI-driven growth environment.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Policy Design: Partner with Product Management, GTM, Legal, and Revenue Operations during the inception phase of New Product Initiatives (NPIs) to assess revenue recognition positioning under ASC 606. Crucially, this role is responsible for authoring and formally documenting comprehensive revenue accounting policies and technical position papers to establish the compliant framework for all new offerings prior to launch.

Research, resolve, and write technical revenue position papers documenting the accounting conclusions and economic substance of complex, non-routine NPI transactions and corporate acquisitions.

Commercial Structure Evaluation: Evaluate emerging commercial structures, consumption-based billing models, intricate multi-element packaging terms, and evolving deployment models to determine appropriate accounting treatment and performance obligations (POBs), providing strategic recommendations to maximize revenue.

Process Optimization & Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead strategic, high-impact cross-functional initiatives to scale technical revenue processes, and translate actionable insights into robust system and policy recommendations that drive automation, minimize launch friction, and enhance overall accounting efficiencies.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent training, education, and experience in Finance, Accounting or similar field or equivalent military experience required

Proven expertise in researching, interpreting, and writing complex technical revenue accounting position papers; NPI & Commercial Mechanics: Strong foundational knowledge of evaluating new product introductions (NPI) or complex commercial packaging structures from a revenue lens.

Systems & Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), with a high comfort level utilizing advanced analytical and productivity tools (e.g., Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex accounting policies into actionable business guidance for cross-functional partners and leadership.

Hands-on experience with enterprise ERPs (SAP), CRM/Quoting architectures (SFDC/CPQ), or data querying tools (BigQuery) in an operational testing or system validation capacity

AI Literacy: Familiarity with integrating generative AI tools into daily workflows to optimize research, documentation speed, and overall productivity.

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 the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.

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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.