Director of Equity and Payroll, Cloudflare
$197-284k
+ Equity; Salary applicable to candidates based in CO, NY, WA and CA only and may vary by other locations
Web performance and security platform
Job no longer available
Web performance and security platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$197-284k
+ Equity; Salary applicable to candidates based in CO, NY, WA and CA only and may vary by other locations
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help build a better Internet that is bold and ambitious.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a highly experienced professional with experience managing the payroll and equity team in a fast paced and dynamic environment, including implementing new systems and processes and ensuring efficient use of resources
- 10+ years in payroll administration and equity management, with at least 3 years in an executive leadership position. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations and best practices, including experience with multi-state and international payroll processing
- Proficiency in payroll and equity administration systems/software (e.g. Workday, ADP, E*Trade) and a demonstrated ability to use technology and new solutions to efficiently scale the function in a high growth company
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees, managers and external partners
- Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of identifying issues and implementing solutions effectively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
What the job involves
- Cloudflare’s Director of Equity and Payroll is responsible for leading the equity and payroll accounting functions, working cross functionally to ensure smooth payroll and equity processes, enhancing and administering our payroll and equity systems, ensuring compliance and managing and building the equity and payroll teams
- The role will function as the internal point of contact for key business functions including Finance, Legal and HR
- The key objective of this position is to continue building the optimal equity and payroll process by implementing current best practices, ensuring strict adherence to compliance and controls, and working with key stakeholders to ensure a high degree of accuracy, efficiency and smooth execution
- Oversee the entire payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payroll processing, including payroll taxes, deductions and compliance with local regulations
- Manage the administration of employee equity plans, including stock option grants, restricted stock units (RSUs), and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to payroll and equity administration, ensuring compliance with Company policies and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with Finance, Legal and HR departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll and equity processes with the broader financial, compliance and human capital management systems
- Provide guidance and support to employees on payroll and equity-related inquiries, including tax implications, vesting schedules and reporting requirements
- Stay updated on changes in tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements related to payroll and equity, and ensure the Company’s practices remain compliant
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance the employee experience
- Manage relationships with external vendors such as payroll service providers and equity administration platform to ensure service levels meet Company standards
- Lead a team of payroll and equity professionals, providing mentorship, coaching and development feedback to ensure high performance
- Prepare regular reports and analyses on payroll and equity trends, metric and performance indicators for management review and decision making
Our take
Cloudflare is a multi-service global network that provides web security and infrastructure, DDoS mitigation services, and a content delivery network. Founded in 2009, Cloudflare has risen to become an industry giant, with over 25 million global internet properties on its network.
Cloudflare has been responsible for a number of admirable initiatives, offering free web protection to human rights groups, journalists, artists, and US election websites. This goes some way to counteracting the flak Cloudflare has received in some circles for the controversial groups and users who use its services. This chequered history, however, has not affected its over 80% market share in the content delivery network field.
This is perhaps in part because it has proven sharp at staying abreast of the rapidly morphing tech and digital space and customer demands. For example, Cloudflare is shifting to 100% renewable energy usage to create a zero-emissions internet, and in 2020 released a feature that would help users navigate data privacy regulations by selecting where their data is stored.
And impressive third-quarter 2025 results show strong momentum, with revenue rising to $562 million from $430 million a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year guidance, underscoring confidence in continued growth. As demand for secure, cloud-based infrastructure keeps growing, Cloudflare's expanding platform and improving efficiency leave it well positioned to capture further gains in a rapidly growing market.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Take-what-you-need vacation: We encourage employees to find a comfortable work-life balance by taking as many days off as they need while still being able to perform their jobs satisfactorily. (We really mean it!)
- Paid maternity & paternity leave: Our global parental leave policy allows up to sixteen paid weeks of bonding leave time for all qualifying new parents.
- Employee benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pension plans in accordance with the market practice in our locations.
- Commuter program: We are flexible about where we work and value connecting at the office. Our commuter benefits program is in place to support team members' commute to work via public transportation without the extra cost burden.
- Wellbeing: Global offerings that provide mental health, childcare and family forming support to our employees across our offices.
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Lee Holloway
(Co-Founder & Lead Engineer)Lee began their career as an Engineer at Homewarehouse for a year before working at Unspam Technologies for 4 years. They co-created Project Honey Pot in 2004 and Cloudflare in March 2009, serving as Lead Engineer of both to present.
Michelle Zatlyn
(Co-Founder, President & Co-Chair)Having worked for Investor Economics and I Love Rewards for a combined 4 years, Michelle worked at Toshiba for 3 years as a Product Manager. She then co-founded Cloudflare in 2009 as COO, and has served as President since 2020. She is also a Board Member at Atlassian.
Matthew Prince
(Co-Founder & CEO)Matthew studied for an MBA at Harvard Business School before co-founding Unspam Technologies in December 2001, and Cloudflare in 2009, where he has served as CEO ever since.
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