Global Payment Operations Lead

About Us

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other 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.

At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in.

Global Payment Operations Lead

Location: US Austin

Are you ready to propel the financial engine of one of the world's most innovative technology companies? Cloudflare is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and high-energy Global Payment Operations Lead to revolutionize our Global Accounts Payable landscape. Based in our bustling Austin, TX hub, this high-visibility role places you at the helm of global cash movement, directly impacting how our financial infrastructure scales with our hyper-growth. You will act as the ultimate architect for our payment lifecycle—spearheading the deployment of cutting-edge payment systems and pioneering new payment methods across the globe. This isn't just an operational role; it's a transformative leadership opportunity where you will tackle intricate cross-border banking challenges, navigate complex global payment rejections alongside international banking partners, and serve as a vital strategic partner to Treasury and Supplier Enablement. If you are passionate about financial optimization, thrive on navigating ambiguous international banking rails, and want to leave an indelible mark on a global finance ecosystem, we want you on our team!

Role Responsibilities

• Global Payment Execution: Oversee and execute all high-volume weekly and ad hoc corporate payment runs for the Global Accounts Payable department, driving uncompromised accuracy, velocity, and strict compliance with global internal controls.
• Systems & Method Innovation: Spearhead the implementation, testing, and launch of next-generation corporate payment systems and innovative global payment methods to scale financial infrastructure and streamline multi-currency delivery.
• Banking Partner Collaboration: Work closely with our international banking partners to proactively investigate, troubleshoot, and swiftly resolve complex payment rejection reasons, structurally eliminating operational bottlenecks and friction.
• Treasury & Liquidity Alignment: Partner intimately with the corporate Treasury team to manage critical daily funding requirements and drive robust quarterly free cash flow forecasts and actuals analyses.
• Master Data Governance: Collaborate dynamically with Supplier Enablement teams to mandate and execute precise updates to vendor banking master data, maximizing straight-through processing rates and preventing transactional risk.
• Technical Optimization: Masterfully leverage and optimize our foundational financial architecture—including Oracle Fusion, Kyriba, and direct bank APIs—to continually automate, refine, and secure our end-to-end payment workflows.

Role Requirements (Must-Have Skills)

• International Payment Architecture: Vast professional experience executing complex corporate payments internationally across a wide range of global jurisdictions, demonstrating expert command over regional payment rails, payment methods, and rigorous banking detail requirements.
• Advanced Systems Proficiency: Proven, hands-on administrative proficiency with tier-one treasury and ERP solutions, explicitly including Oracle Fusion, Kyriba, and direct bank APIs.
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of progressive professional experience within an international corporate accounts payable, global treasury operations, or high-capacity transactional finance function.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, International Business, or a closely related academic field.
• Core Capabilities: Exceptional analytical capability, world-class problem-solving skills, and a confident, articulate communication style suited for cross-functional collaboration across all management tiers.
• Application Requirement: To be considered for this high-visibility position, applicants must submit an updated, professional resume.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Direct operational experience working within major global payment processing institutions or financial technology giants (e.g., PayPal, Adyen, Stripe, or equivalent platforms) is considered a tremendous advantage.

Equity

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.

Benefits

Cloudflare 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 <s