Senior Revenue Accountant

Cloudflare•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

At 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. We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us! Available Locations: Austin, TX Role Summary The Senior Revenue Accountant’s primary responsibility is helping to ensure the Company’s revenue recognition to be in compliance with US GAAP and Company policies. It is both advisory and operational in nature. The advisory role helps business partners make informed business decisions while maintaining accounting compliance. The operational role ensures accounting processes comply with policies and function in an effective and efficient manner while working with local partners to complete business transactions with customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field, or advanced experience
Active CPA
Accounting/Audit firm experience preferred
4 years of experience in accounting roles
Strong understanding of revenue accounting rules under ASC 606
Experience working with revenue related systems such as billing systems, ERP, and revenue recognition tool / subledger
Revenue accounting for SaaS revenue recognition and understanding of multi-element arrangements
Ability to work effectively with various departments, particularly Sales
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Flexibility to work under time constraints and deadlines
Must be meticulous, detail oriented, and organized
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently, yet cooperatively and constructively in a team environment
Highly proficient in advanced MS Excel

Responsibilities

Participates in accounting close activities, including: partnering with other teams (legal, sales, etc.) to interpret, research, discuss, and / or process deal reviews complete contract accounting of executed customer contracts preparation / review of journal entries preparation / review of reconciliations and related financial analysis for management and external reporting
Participates in Company-wide initiatives and cross-functional projects that directly impact or relate to the revenue accounting area, particularly increasing the revenue analytical capabilities within Cloudflare
Develop and streamline processes using system automation and tools to maximize efficiency and accuracy of revenue accounting systems and processes
Takes a clean sheet of paper approach when revisiting operational processes and continually works to consolidate and streamline using automation and tools to maximize efficiency and accuracy
Stay current on the latest financial accounting and reporting developments and U.S GAAP reporting requirements, as applicable.
Effectively interacts with peers and shares knowledge
Mentors and supports junior members of the team and provides feedback
Communicates any problems to senior management timely
Present findings and solutions to the management team, while considering global impacts and subsequent guidance to influence other regions where appropriate to adopt a consistent process and policy
Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Prepares schedules in support of the external audit process
Coordinates with the auditors on accounting issues and audit related queries
Reviews and maintains controls as the business environment changes as a result of process, system and policy enhancements. Includes risk assessment and review of risk areas

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