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 with 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 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 provides broad exposure to Cisco's business processes and involves collaboration with internal finance, IT, and operations business partners. The role will also partner with project teams to evaluate risk and internal control impact of large-scale projects that could affect the design, efficiency, and effectiveness of the control environment.

Responsibilities

• Enable transformational capabilities for Cisco by ensuring SOX controls maintain continued compliance as updates are made to systems and processes.
• Gain visibility into upcoming projects at 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, including 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.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: MBA, CPA, CIA, or CISA (preferred but not required).
• Previous Big 4 experience (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG).
• Project management experience, including dynamic environments with deadlines.
• Familiarity with Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• 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.

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. We collaborate with empathy to make a global impact, offering limitless opportunities to grow and build.

Pay

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

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.
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest following continued employment.
• Paid time off:
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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.
  • Non-exempt employees: 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period.
  • Exempt employees: Flexible vacation time off with no defined limit (subject to business limitations).
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours carried forward.
  • Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues.
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.
• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies.
• For sales roles: Performance-based incentive pay split between quota and non-quota components.