Assistant Controller

Company: Cloudflare
Location: Denver
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

About UsAt Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal: to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers approximately 25 million 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!What You'll DoIn this role you will implement, manage and maintain ongoing accounting operations. You'll be responsible for month end close activities including but not limited to: journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations of expense related accounts. You will oversee the management of core GL accounting and consolidation processes. On our team, we work with various cross-functional teams (e.g. Sales, Operations, HR, etc ) to ensure accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting. You'll champion process improvement efforts to drive efficiency and effectiveness over corporate accounting and general ledger activities. On occasion, there will be other special projects involving accounting systems, data integrity, general ledger reporting and optimization, acquisitions, and other compliance issues, etc that you may be asked to assist with. As a team leader, you will be responsible for the professional growth of team members by providing mentorship and guidance.Examples Of Desirable Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• 8 plus years experience working in a fast-growing environment, preferably in a public company
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to develop, organize and complete large-scale projects, passion for continuous process improvements
• Strong technical skills including proficiency in NetSuite
• Experience leader and mentor to team
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• CPA required Manage :
  • Supervise, train and develop accounting staff including providing the staff with the necessary guidance and training to ensure they have proper experience and qualification to fulfill their job responsibilities and support career progression within the organization . Close :
    • Summarize findings on the monthly, quarterly or annual reports to senior management, auditors and regulators .
    • Oversee month-end close to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and timely
    • Responsible for performing and overseeing various tasks related to the month and quarter end close, inc l uding consolidated financial statement preparation , booking journal entries, preparing variance analysis and reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
    • Critical emphasis on review and approval of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations Audit:
      • Manage the audit process and work with outside auditors regarding accounting and reporting issues.
      • Responsible for interacting and coordinating with internal and external auditors and maintain proper documentation to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley and quarterly audit requirements.
      • Support audits and external reporting requirements (year-end audit, interim audit, quarterly reviews, SOX, Internal Audit, SEC Reporting , etc.) Analysis:
        • Develop, implement and maintain processes and procedures for accurate and timely analysis of financial data, ensuring best practices.
        • Oversee the preparation and analysis of internal and external reporting ensuring the quality, reliability and timeliness of the reports.
        • Analysis and reporting of balance sheet accounts (i.e. BS deep dive reviews , quarterly BS flux analysis, t r end analyses, compliance with accounting policies, etc.) Process Improvement:
          • Driver or participant in various cross-functional projects and initiatives ranging in size and scope (i.e. system implementat i ons , process changes, etc.)
          • Drive continuous process improvement activities (enhanced process documentation , process enhancements, automation, cross tra i ning, etc.) Various Responsibilities :
            • Perform various projects on an as needed basis
            • Develop and maintain internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting.
            • Resolve high level financial reporting issues.
            • Coordinates and supports the Company's strategic and operational planning.
            • Support Management in multiple activities and reports as needed CompensationCompensation may be adjusted depending on work location. For Colorado-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $192,000 - $234,000.EquityThis role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.BenefitsCloudflare 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 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 : We equip politically and artistically important organizations and journalists 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 : We created 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.Path Forward Partnership : Since 2016, we have partnered with Path Forward, a nonprofit organization, to create 16-week positions for mid-career professionals who want to get back to the workplace after taking time off to care for a child, parent, or loved one.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!This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer.Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to, changing the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please contact us via e-mail at hr@cloudflare.com or via mail at 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107.

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