Controller - Technical Accounting & Policy

Cisco•San Jose, CA

1d•$147,500 - $222,500

About The Position

As a Controller in the Technical Accounting group, you will serve as a trusted advisor on Cisco’s most complex and judgmental accounting matters. You will research, document, and communicate the accounting for significant and non-routine transactions. You will partner closely with Corporate Controllership, External Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Corporate Development, and the business to ensure transactions are appropriately accounted for and disclosed in Cisco’s SEC filings. This role provides a great opportunity for high visibility with senior Finance leadership and to influence how US GAAP is applied across Cisco.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Active CPA license required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Big 4 national office (accounting consultation / professional practice) or a financial accounting advisory role
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with a demonstrated ability to research and apply authoritative guidance to complex fact patterns
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise technical memos and explain complex matters to non-accounting audiences

Nice To Haves

Combination of public accounting and industry experience with a large, multinational SEC registrant
Experience leading the adoption of new accounting standards
Master’s degree in Accounting or related field

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and document the accounting for complex and non-routine transactions under US GAAP
Author and review technical accounting memos and position papers that clearly articulate the facts, key issues, alternatives considered, authoritative guidance, and conclusions reached
Consult with business partners on proposed transactions and contract structures prior to execution to identify accounting implications and support informed decision making
Monitor FASB, SEC, and other standard-setting activity; assess the impact of new accounting standards on Cisco’s financial statements, disclosures, processes, and controls, and lead implementation efforts
Develop, maintain, and communicate Cisco’s global accounting policies, and serve as a resource to the worldwide Controllership organization on the interpretation and application of those policies
Partner with External Reporting on 10-K and 10-Q disclosures
Serve as a primary point of contact with the external auditors on technical accounting matters, including significant judgments and estimates

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)