Entity Accountant - US and Canada Controller Team

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  • Location:
    RTP, North Carolina, US
  • Area of Interest
    Finance
  • Compensation Range
    86500 USD - 111300 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    *None
  • Job Id
    1439721

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.

 

Application window expected to close on 7/11/2025.


Meet the Team

The 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 partner with functional groups across the Company.


Your Impact

In this high visibility role, you will handle 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 Documents 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.

In addition to the above:

  • You will need to understand internal financial reporting and perform the US, Canada and Consolidated financial documents analysis.
  • You’ll review and supervise 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 the 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 supply 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. And a minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in accounting and finance.
  • Validated 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 areas
  • Strong Communication and work planning skills; attention to detail; excellent data analysis and collaboration skills to work harmoniously with cross functional teams.
  • You have an approach of a problem solver, outstanding teammate with a demeanor to drive standard methodology and compliance initiatives; has ability to work flexible hours as required.
  • Advance skill in using MS Excel/ PowerPoint/Word


Preferred qualifications

  • Proficient in using and understanding ERP such as Oracle E-Business Suite 12 and Hyperion Enterprise/SmartView
  • CPA Certification is a plus


Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! 

 
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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