Government Affairs

Cisco•San Jose, CA

2d•$220,600 - $332,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Finance will lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis for G&A, HR, and Government Affairs, partnering with the Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer and other senior leaders. The role combines executive-level partnership with hands-on financial execution, ensuring accurate financial results and providing strategic insights to guide leadership decisions. The position is based in San Jose, California, or RTP, North Carolina, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
10 or more years of progressive finance experience, including significant time in leadership roles.
3 or more years of experience supporting executive leadership, such as a CFO, CLO, CSO, SVP, EVP, or equivalent, within a large, complex organization.
10 or more years of expertise in corporate finance, FP&A, or strategic finance.
10 or more years of experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Prior experience supporting Legal functions.
Outstanding emotional intelligence, with a proven track record of influencing and navigating sophisticated organizational dynamics.
Consistent track record of driving process transformations and implementing new financial technologies.
Ability to balance tactical execution with high-level strategic thinking.
High integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in partnership with accounting teams.
Advise senior leaders by translating financial results into actionable business narratives and providing guidance on legal spend and strategic investments.
Drive process improvements, lead system transformations, and champion adoption of AI-driven financial tools.
Prepare and deliver briefing documents and presentations that distill complex data into clear insights for senior stakeholders.
Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment vesting conditions.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus one floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
One paid day off for the employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and four paid personal wellness days.
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year, accrued for full-time employees.
Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time-off program, subject to availability and business limitations.
80 hours of sick time provided on hire and each January 1, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.
Employees in non-sales roles are eligible to earn annual bonuses, subject to Cisco policies.