Financial Controls & Compliance Manager (Hybrid)

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

8d•$105,400 - $138,200•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. You will work on enabling transformational capabilities for Cisco by ensuring SOX controls maintain continued compliance as updates are made to our systems and processes. You'll get a view of the next big projects happening in Cisco and conduct initial project assignments based on risk. You'll ensure quality reviews and coordinate cross-functional risk-assessments with key stakeholders and control owners. You will provide timely, clear communication with key stakeholders on their roles and responsibilities in supporting an effective internal control risk assessment. You will 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. You will be responsible for setting expectations and leading all aspects of SOX Readiness Risk Assessment activities.

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

Certifications: 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

Supporting the risk assessment, prioritizing, and execution of the SOX program for certain key financial functional processes.
Partnering 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.
Ensuring SOX controls maintain continued compliance as updates are made to our systems and processes.
Conducting initial project assignments based on risk.
Ensuring quality reviews and coordinating cross-functional risk-assessments with key stakeholders and control owners.
Providing timely, clear communication with key stakeholders on their roles and responsibilities in supporting an effective internal control risk assessment.
Operating 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.
Setting expectations and leading all aspects of SOX Readiness Risk Assessment activities.