Financial Controls & Compliance Manager (Hybrid)

Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week. This role is based in Cisco’s Atlanta or RTP offices, requiring two days per week on-site.

About the Team

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. The team uses 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 role supports the risk assessment, prioritization, and execution of the SOX program for key financial functional processes. It offers broad exposure to Cisco's business processes and involves collaboration with internal finance, IT, and operations teams. The role also partners with project teams to evaluate the risk and internal control impact of large-scale projects affecting the control environment.

Responsibilities

• Enable transformational capabilities for Cisco by ensuring SOX controls maintain compliance as systems and processes are updated.
• Gain visibility into upcoming projects at Cisco and conduct initial risk-based project assignments.
• Ensure quality reviews and coordinate cross-functional risk assessments with key stakeholders and control owners.
• Provide timely, clear communication to stakeholders about their roles and responsibilities in supporting an effective internal control risk assessment.
• Act as a strategic partner with project teams, SOX Design Managers, SOX IT, external auditors, and business process teams.
• Set expectations and lead all aspects of SOX Readiness Risk Assessment activities.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of internal control, audit, or accounting experience with a strong understanding of financial reporting risks and control design.
• Experience evaluating end-to-end processes and process changes, including business processes and key systems/tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as MBA, CPA, CIA, or CISA (preferred but not required).
• Previous Big 4 experience (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG).
• Project management experience in dynamic environments with deadlines.
• Familiarity with Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner across cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter capable of driving action items to closure.
• Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Adept at problem-solving and critical thinking, particularly regarding risk mitigation.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. With 40 years of innovation, we create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across physical and digital worlds. Our technology provides customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across their entire digital footprint. Fueled by our global network of experts, we collaborate with empathy to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $105,400.00 to $138,200.00 for new hires in U.S. and Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate’s hiring location, market conditions, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and training. Below are the full salary ranges for specific locations:

• New York City Metro Area: $126,800.00 – $191,300.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State: $112,800.00 – $170,200.00

For quota-based sales roles, the ranges include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Paid time off, including:
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
  • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness.
  • Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period.
  • Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation program with no defined limit (subject to business needs).
  • 80 hours of sick time provided on hire and each January 1st, with up to 80 hours carried forward annually.
  • Additional paid time off for critical or emergency family issues.
  • Optional 10 paid days per year for volunteering.
• Eligibility for annual bonuses (subject to Cisco’s policies).
• Eligibility for grants of Cisco restricted stock units, vesting over time with continued employment.
• For sales roles, performance-based incentive pay split between quota and non-quota components.