Director, BSA

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

1d•$174,900 - $329,300

About The Position

The application window is expected to close on: 07/25/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco’s Finance organization is evolving toward an AI-first future, where intelligent automation, advanced analytics, and modern operating models are reshaping how work gets done across the enterprise. This team is focused on driving the strategic transformation of end-to-end Finance processes by combining deep functional expertise with emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Machine Learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation. Working at the intersection of Finance, Technology, Data, and AI, the team partners closely with multi-functional customers to reimagine business processes, strengthen controls, simplify operations, and deliver scalable solutions that generate measurable business outcomes. This is an opportunity to help embed AI into the DNA of the finance function and play a leadership role in defining the future of Finance transformation. Your Impact As the Director – Finance Process & AI Transformation, you will lead the strategic shift of our end-to-end Finance processes into an AI-first landscape. This role will drive process reimagination by using Artificial Intelligence, including Generative AI, Machine Learning, predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and advanced operating models. Partnering closely with technology, data, and AI teams, you will deliver measurable business outcomes by translating complex business needs into scalable, AI-enabled solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep Finance process expertise, strong transformation leadership, and a visionary approach to embedding AI into the core of the finance function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Science, Commerce or related field.
10+ years of experience in Finance process transformation, business architecture, or large-scale change initiatives.
Demonstrable experience leading enterprise-wide Finance transformation, AI adoption, and ERP implementation programs.
Strong knowledge of Finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Revenue Recognition.
Familiarity with AI technologies (eg: Generative AI, ML and NLP) and their practical, scalable applications in corporate finance.
Demonstrated ability to build cases and quantify the financial and operational benefits of AI, automation investments and partner management skills, with the ability to demystify AI concepts for non-technical finance leaders.

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA, or advanced degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field preferred.
Specific experience leading AI-driven transformation or intelligent automation programs.
Deep expertise in defining future-state Finance processes, controls, and operating models.
Strong strategic thinking and AI-driven problem-solving capabilities.
Expertise in Finance process transformation, business architecture, and AI enablement.
Proven success in transformation execution and digital change leadership.
Executive-level communication and stakeholder influence skills.
Experience in team development, mentoring, and building next-generation digital talent.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide Finance process and AI-readiness assessments to identify problems, root causes, data gaps, and opportunities for AI disruption
Define and design future-state Finance processes, controls, and operating models to achieve an AI-first landscape, with a focus on standardization, simplification, and intelligent automation
Develop and own the Finance process transformation roadmap, along with associated cases for AI investments
Translate business and process requirements into clear inputs to support integration into AI models, ERP systems, and other advanced technologies
Partner with technology and data science teams to define high-level solution options, Key Business Decisions (KBDs), and Key Design Decisions (KDDs) for AI integration
Define future-state Finance processes, controls, and operating models to achieve standardization, simplification, and automation
Monitor benefits realization, track transformation performance, and measure the value of process initiatives

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
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