Vice President, Internal Audit

Cloudflare•San Francisco, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.

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
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave
Equity