Accounting Manager at Cloudflare

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, EdTechIndustries

Requirements

  • CPA certified, with 3+ years in public accounting at an international firm and 4+ years in an equivalent accounting or GL leadership role, preferably in a fast-growth SaaS company
  • Proven experience leading global financial close processes including consolidations, and producing US GAAP–compliant statements and disclosures
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition and foreign currency translation
  • 5+ years of hands-on team management and talent development
  • Advanced analytical capabilities with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and partner effectively across the organization
  • Solid understanding of SaaS financial metrics and KPIs (e.g., ARR, CMRR, LTV, CAC)
  • Practical experience designing, implementing, and maintaining strong internal controls
  • High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); NetSuite and Salesforce experience preferred
  • Familiarity with tax compliance (federal and state income tax, payroll tax, sales and use tax)
  • Experience integrating financial/add-on systems (e.g., BI, subscription management, FP&A tools) is an advantage

Responsibilities

  • Lead the corporate accounting function and ensure accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across global entities and currencies
  • Establish and maintain internal control frameworks, accounting policies, and compliance standards
  • Oversee all core accounting operations, including AP, AR, deferred revenue (ASC606), expense processing, payroll (including tax, bonuses, and commissions), treasury activities, and cash management
  • Coordinate tax planning and compliance with external advisors and support annual financial audits
  • Maintain capitalization table and oversee stock option grants and related compensation accounting
  • Partner in budgeting and financial planning processes, including budget-to-actual reviews
  • Drive team performance through leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement
  • Manage the monthly and annual financial close process, ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables
  • Present financial insights to executive leadership and support strategic business initiatives and special projects
  • Foster strong cross-functional collaboration, ethics, and accountability
  • Support ongoing process optimization and professional development
  • Oversee insurance-related processes and handle CFO-assigned initiatives

Skills

General Ledger
Financial Reporting
Internal Controls
ASC606
AP
AR
Deferred Revenue
Payroll
Treasury
Cash Management
Tax Compliance
Capitalization Table
Stock Options
Budgeting

Cloudflare

Provides CDN, security, and serverless solutions

About Cloudflare

Cloudflare enhances the performance, security, and reliability of websites and applications through services like content delivery network (CDN) solutions and cybersecurity protections against threats such as DDoS attacks. They also offer serverless computing, allowing developers to run code without managing servers. Their freemium business model attracts a wide range of clients, from individual developers to large enterprises, generating revenue through subscriptions and enterprise contracts. Cloudflare aims to improve online experiences by making the internet faster and more secure.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$339.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Take-what-you-need paid vacation policy
Comprehensive health plans and benefits
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Commuter and ride share options
Returnships

Risks

Emerging CDN providers offering lower-cost services threaten Cloudflare's market share.
Rapid evolution of cyber threats requires continuous innovation in Cloudflare's security measures.
Potential regulatory changes in data privacy laws could impact Cloudflare's operations.

Differentiation

Cloudflare offers a freemium model, attracting a large user base with free services.
Their Cloudflare Workers platform supports serverless computing, simplifying development processes.
Cloudflare's CDN accelerates web content delivery globally, enhancing website performance.

Upsides

Cloudflare's recognition as a Fortune Future 50 company boosts its market credibility.
Partnerships in Africa and Mexico expand Cloudflare's global reach and service offerings.
Growing demand for edge computing aligns with Cloudflare's existing infrastructure capabilities.

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