Tax Analyst

Cloudflare•San Francisco, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cloudflare is seeking a Tax Analyst to join their collaborative team in Austin. This position will have a broad range of responsibilities with a primary focus on income tax. The role involves reporting to the Senior Director of Tax and working with other members of the tax and finance teams, collaborating with cross-functional business partners from time-to-time. The company values candidates who are curious, proactive, and adept at using AI to solve problems and improve processes.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
2+ years of significant experience at a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department of a multinational company
Proficient in Excel and AI technology
Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive and inquisitive
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively internally as well as with external service providers

Nice To Haves

Masters in Tax or Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
Both public accounting and technology industry experience
Experience with Oracle and AI

Responsibilities

Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision and forecast
Work with internal and external partners to help manage U.S. federal, state and local income tax filings
Assist with M&A transactions, focusing on tax due diligence and post-merger integration
Assist with analysis and preparation of stock based compensation models
Assist with ad hoc requests and projects as necessary, including but not limited to tax research projects, R&D tax credit studies, etc
Drive the digital transformation of our tax function, identifying and executing process improvements through technology, automation, and AI
The role could evolve into 80/20 percent direct/indirect taxes