Financial Controls & Compliance Analyst

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

8d•$78,600 - $103,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Compliance & Operations team is part of the Corporate Controller organization and partners with functional process owners and IT in the execution of Cisco’s enterprise-wide SOX Compliance Program. They use outstanding methodologies to enable continuous monitoring of the control environment and reporting in support of senior executive certifications. Reporting to the SOX Testing Manager, this person will be a key resource supporting the operational effectiveness testing of Cisco's SOX controls. This role involves providing specific mentorship and leading accountability for program ownership for various Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives within the Finance space. The SOX team helps ensure Cisco has a strong internal control environment in place to support the completeness and accuracy of our financial statements, which is used by internal/external partners and external Auditors. This position will support the SOX Design Managers by presenting functional knowledge of the SOX processes for walk-throughs, corporate-wide projects, and other initiatives. It is an opportunity to make a difference, establish a reputation, and position yourself for continued growth. You will learn about the different business process areas and work with cross-functional partners/Control Owners in different Finance Organizations as it pertains to SOX activities. This is a phenomenal role to learn about Finance Organizations at Cisco and build your professional network.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree in the Finance and Accounting area with a strong academic record.
2-3 years SOX experience
Ability to work with Cross-functional teams and manage multiple deliverables
Strong accounting and analytical skills with shown ability to apply what you learned

Nice To Haves

2-3 public accounting experience (SOX experience)
CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the operational effectiveness testing of Cisco's SOX controls.
Provide specific mentorship and lead accountability for program ownership for various Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives within the Finance space.
Present functional knowledge of SOX processes for walk-throughs, corporate-wide projects, and other initiatives.
Work with cross-functional partners/Control Owners in different Finance Organizations as it pertains to SOX activities.

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
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)