Job descriptionAt Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.
At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in.
Available Locations: San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX or New York City
What you'll do The Vice President of Internal Audit will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of our company's internal control framework, risk management processes, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Reporting directly to Cloudflare’s Chair of the Audit Committee with a dotted line to the CFO, this individual will lead the internal audit function, providing independent and objective assessments of the company's operations, financial reporting, and internal control environment.
In a world of AI-native agentic solutions, we are looking for a creative and entrepreneurial leader who will help to reshape and transform our legacy human-execution IA processes and controls. We’re looking for someone to couple the core tenets of integrity, security and compliance with an AI-assisted and automated operating model.
Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the internal audit strategy, vision, and annual audit plan in alignment with the company's goals and objectives and its shift toward automated workflows. Provide guidance and support to the internal audit team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, innovation and professional development. Collaborate with executive leadership across functions, CEO, CFO and the Audit Committee to identify and address key risks and ensure effective risk mitigation strategies; including identifying and addressing key risks within automated environments.
Risk Assessment and Audit Planning Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify areas of significant risk, evaluate internal controls, and develop appropriate audit programs. Prepare an annual audit plan based on risk assessments, regulatory requirements, and management requests. Monitor emerging operational risks and regulatory changes to adjust the audit plan as needed in a dynamic environment.
Audit Execution and Reporting Lead and manage a team of internal auditors to execute audits across various business functions and global locations. Conduct thorough and independent evaluations of internal controls, financial systems, and operational processes to assess their effectiveness, security and data integrity. Prepare clear and concise audit reports, including identified issues, root causes, and actionable recommendations for improvement. Present audit findings to executive management, the Chair of the Audit Committee, and the Audit Committee, ensuring a clear understanding of the risks, opportunities for enhancement and actions required to address audit findings.
Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, IT, Security, HR and Operations to promote robust risk management and internal controls. Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Chair of the Audit Committee, external auditors, regulatory bodies, and industry professionals navigating the evolving technological landscape. Provide guidance and support to management in the design and implementation of effective control measures.
Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience 10+ years of progressive management experience in consulting, internal audit and/or risk management, preferably within the technology industry. Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is required. Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and industry best practices. Ability to influence cross functional teams utilizing different skill sets and perspectives, prioritizing team objectives and managing scope, managing and reconciling conflicting team member opinions. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including the Chair of the Audit Committee. High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to promoting a culture of compliance and ethics. Dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for driving excellence and continuous improvement. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
Compensation Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.
For San Francisco / San Jose Bay Area or NYC based hires: Estimated annual salary range of $300,000 - $375,000.
Equity This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.
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 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 Short and Long Term Disability 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
What Makes Cloudflare Special? We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.
Project Galileo Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare’s enterprise customers--at no cost.
Athenian Project In 2017, we created the Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protection and reliability for free, so that their constituents have access to election information and voter registration. Since the project, we've provided services to more than 425 local government election websites in 33 states.
1.1.1.1 We released 1.1.1.1 to help fix the foundation of the Internet by building a faster, more secure and privacy-centric public DNS resolver. This is available publicly for everyone to use - it is the first consumer-focused service Cloudflare has ever released. Here’s the deal - we don’t store client IP addresses never, ever. We will continue to abide by our privacy commitment and ensure that no user data is sold to advertisers or used to target consumers.
Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you!
Please note that applicants who progress to the offer stage of the interview process may be asked to attend an in-person interview within one of the Cloudflare Offices or Cloudflare Hubs. More details about this will be available at that stage of the interview process.
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