Financial Controls & Compliance Manager (Hybrid)

Cisco•Atlanta, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The SOX Readiness 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. We use outstanding methodologies to enable continuous monitoring of the control environment and reporting in support of senior executive certifications. Reporting to the SOX Readiness Manager, this person will be a key resource supporting the risk assessment, prioritizing, and execution of the SOX program for certain key financial functional processes. This role gives the individual broad exposure to Cisco's business processes and is a collaborative partner engaging with our internal finance, IT, and operations business partners. This role will partner with project teams in the evaluation of risk and internal control impact of large-scale projects that could affect the design, efficiency, and effectiveness of the control environment.

Requirements

5 - 8+ years of internal control / audit / accounting experience with strong understanding of financial reporting risks and appropriate control design
Experience evaluating E2E processes and process changes, including business processes and key systems / tools

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred, but not required
Strong preference for previous Big 4 experience (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG)
Experienced with project management including dynamic environments with deadlines
Familiarity with Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes
Ability to communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner with cross functional teams
Self-starter capable of driving action items to closure
Outstanding organization skills with attention to detail
Adept at problem solving and critical thinking, specifically regarding risk mitigation

Responsibilities

Work on enabling transformational capabilities for Cisco by ensuring SOX controls maintain continued compliance as updates are made to our systems and processes.
Get a view of the next big projects happening in Cisco and conduct initial project assignments based on risk.
Ensure quality reviews and coordinate cross-functional risk-assessments with key stakeholders and control owners.
Provide timely, clear communication with key stakeholders on their roles and responsibilities in supporting an effective internal control risk assessment.
Operate as a Strategic Partner with key stakeholders to include Project Teams, SOX Design Managers, SOX IT, External Auditors, and Business Process Teams and respective cross-functional organizations.
Be responsible for setting expectations and leading all aspects of SOX Readiness Risk Assessment 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, 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
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