M&A Accounting Manager

Hybrid Work Model Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions. Location RTP, NC is preferred but open to all remote U.S. locations. Meet the Team Join the Global Accounting & Reporting (GAR) group within Cisco’s Corporate Controller Group (CCG)! We are a dynamic team dedicated to supporting business processes with integrity, credibility, and global financial policy leadership! GAR partners with functional groups across the company to enable virtual close, earnings release, and SEC filing. We are committed to developing and implementing effective global financial policies and forging impactful collaborations across Cisco. Your Impact You will be responsible for completing the purchase accounting for acquisitions. In addition, you will work cross‑functionally with various teams within Cisco starting from due diligence to understand the target to be potentially acquired and provide accounting support and guidance through the first month of accounting on Cisco's general ledger. You will support the Corporate Development team by providing mentorship and accounting support on existing and proposed transactions related to M&A activities. In addition, you will be responsible for divestitures. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience and exposure to functions both within and outside of Finance and high visibility with the Corporate Controller Groups leadership. More specifically: Prepare or review purchase price accounting journal entries and other M&A related journal entries as needed Support the research of M&A transactions, update policies and draft documentation as needed Lead acquisitions and divestitures from an accounting perspective including due diligence, fair‑value assessment for various balance sheet accounts and resolve issues that arise on the deals Your responsibilities may also include management of acquisition compensation, deal costs, escrow receivables, and divestiture‑related indemnities, intangibles and goodwill including journal entries and reconciliations Understand and detail the valuation of intangibles for each deal and write memoranda on large deals Perform monthly and quarterly review of M&A owned accounts and internal reporting package schedules Present the purchase price accounting results of larger acquisitions/divestitures to the Corporate Controller Group Prepare or review M&A related 10‑K and 10‑Q disclosures Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 5‑7 years of relevant experience Advanced understanding of ASC 805 Business combination Understanding of asset valuations Advanced accounting knowledge Preferred Qualifications CPA Certification Public accounting experience Ability to interpret and apply technical accounting guidance for business combinations, intangibles, goodwill, and compensation arrangements Ability to work extended hours and/or weekend hours depending on the timing of acquisitions and accounting close Strong background in reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and internal/external reporting for business combinations, goodwill, and intangibles Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience establishing relationships with business partners. Proactive, collaborative, self‑starter, comfortable independently solving accounting problems and integrating information from various sources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cisco Systems, Inc.