VP Internal Audit: AI-Driven Controls & Risk Leadership

Cloudflare; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Cloudflare, a leader in Internet infrastructure, seeks a Vice President of Internal Audit to lead global internal controls and risk management. You will shape strategy, align audits with automated workflows, and drive rigorous assessments of controls and security across locations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT and Security, and requires guiding teams to implement effective control measures while upholding ethics and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive management experience in consulting, internal audit and/or risk management, preferably within the technology industry.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 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.
• 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.

Skills

Internal audit

Leadership

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

CIA/CPA/CISA certification

Job description

Cloudflare, a leader in Internet infrastructure, seeks a Vice President of Internal Audit to lead global internal controls and risk management. You will shape strategy, align audits with automated workflows, and drive rigorous assessments of controls and security across locations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT and Security, and requires guiding teams to implement effective control measures while upholding ethics and regulatory standards.