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Full-Time

Internal Audit Senior Director

Finance & Operations

Posted on 9/5/2024

Cloudflare

Cloudflare

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides CDN, security, and serverless solutions

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$242k - $355kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

United States

Category
Auditing
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Accounting
Requirements
  • BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Technology or relevant areas required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., JD, MBA, or Masters in Business/Finance/Accounting).
  • CPA or CIA strongly preferred and other relevant certifications will be evaluated.
  • 15+ years of Internal Audit, ERM, internal controls and assurance, financial, accounting, and/or relevant business operations experience, with a minimum of 8 years operating at senior Internal Audit and ERM leadership levels managing and leading teams (both internal and external)
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in managing a portfolio of audit and risk activities requiring oversight over the execution of multiple projects and achieving across multiple objectives in an environment that consists of complex and dynamic business processes and programs.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be direct yet diplomatic when faced with conflict
  • Experience in managing integrated audits with the ability to navigate a multi-disciplined team across a diversity of risks and operational layers/domains including operational, technology/systems, and data
  • Experience in executing internal financial investigations and reviews.
  • Deep expertise in and the application of relevant internal auditing standards including IIA Professional Practices and Standards, PCAOB auditing standards, SOX, US GAAP, ISO, and other relevant best practices.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a program that integrates our SOX Compliance program with our Finance and Business Operations audit and risk activities, delivering a holistic and integrated audit experience and viewpoint to key stakeholders and our external auditors
  • Manage our risk-based Internal Audit program over Business Operations (inclusive of Finance, Legal, Sales and other business areas) in accordance with auditing standards, applying technology and data-driven capabilities where applicable to deliver results and guidance necessary to maintain robust internal controls that will mitigate risk and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business operations
  • Support management in achieving a successful SOX compliance program, across technology and finance areas, through collaboration with external auditors while identifying and implementing program efficiencies through automation
  • Participate in the enterprise risk program by performing risk assessments and to develop annual internal audit plans for the Business Operations side of our Program that directly addresses the Company’s risk priorities through proposed audit projects that have clear definition of scope, approach and objectives.
  • Partner with a service-mindedness consistently applying a transparent, collaborative, and consultative approach to navigate through conflict and disagreement, achieving alignment across stakeholders by displaying integrity, sound judgment and discretion.
  • Communicate effectively both written and verbally on audit observations, internal control deficiencies, and recommendations, including building consensus, driving alignment, and presenting to executives.
  • Serve as a strong mentor and role model for the audit team and the Company as a whole, showing commitment to doing the right thing, the Company’s values and the development of others.

Cloudflare enhances the performance, security, and reliability of websites and applications through services like content delivery network (CDN) solutions and cybersecurity protections against threats such as DDoS attacks. They also offer serverless computing, allowing developers to run code without managing servers. Using a freemium model, Cloudflare attracts users with free basic services while charging for premium features. Their goal is to provide essential tools that meet the growing demand for faster and more secure internet services.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$354.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

36%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cloudflare's continuous innovation, such as the new no-code feature to block AI bots, demonstrates their commitment to addressing emerging threats and market needs.
  • The company's extensive and diverse client base provides a stable revenue stream and opportunities for upselling premium services.
  • Cloudflare's leadership in cybersecurity and web performance positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for secure and fast internet services.

What critics are saying

  • The increasing frequency of DDoS attacks could strain Cloudflare's resources and impact service reliability.
  • Relying on a freemium model may limit revenue growth if users do not convert to paid plans.

What makes Cloudflare unique

  • Cloudflare's freemium model attracts a broad user base, from individual developers to large enterprises, unlike competitors who may focus solely on enterprise clients.
  • Their innovative tools like Cloudflare Workers and Pages enable developers to build and deploy applications directly on their network, providing a unique edge in the developer community.
  • Cloudflare's strong emphasis on cybersecurity, including DDoS protection and new features to block AI bots, sets them apart in the internet infrastructure market.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Take-what-you-need paid vacation policy

Comprehensive health plans and benefits

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Commuter and ride share options

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