Financial Controls & Compliance Manager (Hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 10/06/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This is a hybrid role with two days per week at Cisco’s Atlanta or RTP offices. Alternate locations will be considered on an exception basis. 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. Meet the Team The Financial Compliance & Operations 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 Senior 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 in the design, testing, and reporting of the SOX compliance program results. In addition, 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. Your Impa ct You will handle the control environment for assigned business processes. You will provide mentor, structure, & quality control to your business partners by communicating functional knowledge for walk-throughs, corporate-wide projects, and other initiatives. In this position, you will be empowered to make a difference, establish a reputation, and position yourself for continued growth. Other Core Responsibilities: Being responsible for the annual evaluation of SOX prioritizing and end-to-end process and internal control design through walkthroughs with key partners - SOX IT, External Auditors, and the functional business process owners. Provide oversight and mentorship to SOX specialists in the quarterly test of internal controls and review test results. Optimally connect with and educate functional process owners, including non-finance individuals, on financial reporting risks, the importance of controls, an effective control environment and the role of the SOX audit team. Drive internal control risk assessment and readiness of business process, system or organizational changes being driven by significant corporate initiatives/projects and/or information technology implementations. Prepare and report out metrics for functional processes to PMO Management, CFO Staff, and cross-functionally to Process Team Leads and/or Business Process Compliance Owners. Partner cross-functionally with business and IT process and control owners to drive remediation actions for timely closure of control deficiencies. Detail all work and maintain changes/updates in the SOX System of Record (BWise). Maintain knowledge of current accounting and auditing practices and regulations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related finance degree, 6+ years of audit/accounting / control design or related experience Strong accounting and analytical skills with the ability to apply knowledge to complex businesses situations Strong understanding of financial reporting risks and appropriate control design Preferred Qualification MBA/CPA, preferred Big 4 Audit Experience Preferred Ability to communicate optimally with strong interpersonal skills Ability to work with cross-functional teams Self-starter and ability to drive action items to closure Excellent organization skills with attention to detail Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure