Accounting Manager

Corporate Controller GroupThe Corporate Controller Group (CCG), is comprised of several groups that are committed to supporting business processes with a high level of integrity and credibility through developing, influencing and implementing global financial policy and process and effective partnering. The specific group that you will belong to is the Global Accounting & Reporting (GAR) / Global Close & Reporting group, who supports close reporting, compliance assurance, corporate controllership oversight and partnering with functional groups across the Company.Your ImpactIn this high visibility role, you will manage the entity monthly financial close and corporate reporting activities working in close partnership with consolidations and other CCG teams. You will ensure that the Financial Statements are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Cisco accounting policy, including, acquiring the understanding of using different Balance Sheet accounts, their usage and movement from period to period and pre-close review of balance sheet accounts with process owners and finance teams.You'll review and track US and Canada monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation.• You will drive policy compliance for close related accounting policies.• You'll work closely with many other functional finance teams who record entries on the U.S. and Canada ledger and particularly with the shared services (Accounting Operations) team, which delivers accounting services to our team.• You will own SOX controls related to the Financial Statement Close process, including coordination and support for SOX processes and testing and drive operational improvements to the close process.• You'll understand the systems and applications integral to the close and their interdependencies.• You will participate in critical cross-functional initiatives which contribute to systems and process standardizations and improvement including optimization opportunities.Minimum Qualifications• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance or accounting is required, with strong accounting background and knowledge of US GAAP and appropriate applications. CPA Certification is a plus!• A minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in accounting and finance.• Confirmed ability to work with all levels including Senior Management team with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and application to a broad range of areasPreferred Qualifications• Strong Communication and work planning skills; attention to detail; excellent data analysis and collaboration skills to work cooperatively, collaboratively with cross functional teams.• You have an approach of a problem solver, extraordinary teammate with an attitude to drive standard methodology and compliance initiatives; has ability to work flexible hours as required.• Advance skill in using MS Excel/ PowerPoint/Word; Proficient in using and understanding ERP such as Oracle E-Business Suite 12 and Hyperion Enterprise/SmartViewWhy Cisco?At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.