Sr. Manager, Finance M&A Integration & Transformation

About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise , we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

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We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role We are looking for a Senior Manager, Finance M&A Integration & Transformation Lead to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Jose, CA (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) or remotely across the US, reporting to the Director, Finance Process Optimization & Transformation in the Accounting department. To support our exponential growth, you will serve as a strategic lead for post-merger finance integration, working closely with senior Finance leadership and the Corporate Development Team. You will bridge the gap between deal close and operational excellence, ensuring that all finance functions - from tax to treasury - are harmonized and scalable.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Develop and execute detailed integration plans across all Finance functions (Record to Report, Source to Pay, Order to Cash, Tax, Treasury, FP&A), ensuring seamless Day 1 readiness, TSA support, and post-close operational success
• Design and implement a robust M&A integration governance model, managing reporting cadences and executive stakeholder meetings to identify integration risks/issues and drive mitigation plans through to closure
• Lead the long-term standardization and harmonization of global Finance processes and systems, partnering with IT to drive technology rationalization and process synergies
• Architect the service delivery model and job responsibilities for retained staff while managing knowledge capture to preserve institutional value during transitions
• Build and manage high-impact metrics and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into integration health and the effectiveness of Finance transformation projects

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
• You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• 8+ years of experience supporting M&A Finance Integration and Finance Process and Systems Transformation transactions
• Deep technical knowledge of end-to-end Finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, FP&A, Source to Pay, Tax, and Treasury within a fast-paced corporate environment
• Proficiency in enterprise finance systems and tools such as NetSuite, Coupa, and Salesforce
• Proven program management expertise with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to drive change and facilitate alignment across cross-functional leadership teams

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience in the technology or SaaS industry specifically supporting cloud-based service offerings
• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles as they relate specifically to M&A synergies
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale finance technology rationalization and system implementation projects

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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$147,000—$210,000 USD

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

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