Compensation Overview

Available Job Locations: Austin, TX OR San Francisco, CA

About the position

The Internal Audit Senior Director of Business Operations will lead and manage a broad portfolio of audit activities over the Company’s finance and business operations including internal controls advisory, SOX Compliance testing and risk-based audit engagements.  This role will partner with business and finance leaders across the enterprise bringing risk insights and subject matter expertise to drive strong risk and controls awareness in business strategy and decisioning.  A solutions-driven, business-minded  leader who will deliver impact in a dynamic environment by taking a balanced, pragmatic and hands-on approach to developing and refining controls throughout the organization.

What you’ll do

• 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.  

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• 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.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in the development and presentation of materials that are relevant and effective for stakeholders across multiple business areas and organizational levels, including but not limited to the Board, relevant Board Committees (e.g., Audit Committee), and executive leadership.
• Experience in enterprise risk management activities, participating in programs that would assess, monitor and report on risks across the enterprise, and help shape our annual Internal Audit Plan and approach.  

Compensation

Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

• For Colorado-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $242,000 - $296,000
• For Bay Area-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $291,000 - $355,000

Equity

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.

Benefits

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.  Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun!  The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave