Description
We are 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.
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.
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.
Benefits Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.
Equity This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.